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  • Devices and Desires (1991–1991)
  • TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Devices and Desires (1991–1991)
TV Mini-series | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Whilst on holiday on the English coast in Norfolk, Commander Adam Dalgliesh becomes embroiled in the hunt for the serial killer - The Whistler - amidst a backdrop of mystery and intrigue surrounding the running of a local nuclear power station.
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Director
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Thomas Ellice (dramatisation) | P.D. James (novel)
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Updated Jan 4, 1991

Release date (First episode)
Jan 4, 1991 (United Kingdom)

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Cast

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61 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Roy Marsden
Commander Adam Dalgliesh Commander Adam Dalgliesh   See fewer
6
Susannah York
Meg Dennison Meg Dennison   See fewer
6
Gemma Jones
Alice Mair Alice Mair   See fewer
6
James Faulkner
Dr. Alex Mair Dr. Alex Mair   See fewer
6
Tony Haygarth
Chief Inspector Terry Rickards Chief Inspector Terry Rickards   See fewer
6
Tom Chadbon
Miles Lessingham Miles Lessingham   See fewer
6
Lisa Ellis
Theresa Blaney Theresa Blaney   See fewer
6
Tom Georgeson
Ryan Blaney Ryan Blaney   See fewer
5
Nicola Cowper
Amy Camm Amy Camm   See fewer
5
Robert Hines
Neil Pascoe Neil Pascoe   See fewer
5
Jamie Newall
Jonathan Reeves Jonathan Reeves   See fewer
5
Helena Michell
Caroline Amphlett Caroline Amphlett   See fewer
5
Al Ashton
Det Sgt Stuart 'Jumbo' Oliphant Det Sgt Stuart 'Jumbo' Oliphant   See fewer
5
Harry Burton
Dr. Toby Gledhill Dr. Toby Gledhill   See fewer
4
Benedict Martin
Det Con Price Det Con Price   See fewer
4
Paul Hargreaves
Neville Potter Neville Potter   See fewer
4
John Judd
George Jago George Jago   See fewer
4
Richard Hastings
Timmy Camm Timmy Camm   See fewer
4
Nathan Deakin
Anthony Blaney Anthony Blaney   See fewer
4
Amanda Smith
Maeve Blaney Maeve Blaney   See fewer
4
Georgina Smith
Marie Blaney Marie Blaney   See fewer
4
Suzan Crowley
Hilary Robarts Hilary Robarts   See fewer
3
Mitzi Rogers
Doris Jago Doris Jago   See fewer
3
Simon Cook
Patrick Mitchell Patrick Mitchell   See fewer
3
Cherith Mellor
Grace Mitchell Grace Mitchell   See fewer
3
Ralph Michael
Reverend Copley Reverend Copley   See fewer
3
Aimée Delamain
Mrs. Copley Mrs. Copley   See fewer
3
Amanda Royle
Susie Rickards Susie Rickards   See fewer
2
Robert Cotton
Norman Baldwin Norman Baldwin   See fewer
2
Ingrid Statman
Christine Baldwin Christine Baldwin   See fewer
2
Philip Dunbar
Dr. Maitland-Brown Dr. Maitland-Brown   See fewer
2
Sheila Burrell
Miss Beasley Miss Beasley   See fewer
2
Robert Alexander
Colin Lomas Colin Lomas   See fewer
2
Robert Lang
Jonah the Tramp Jonah the Tramp   See fewer
1
Robert Blythe
Bill Harding Bill Harding   See fewer
1
David Henry
Clifford Sowerby Clifford Sowerby   See fewer
1
Bill Rourke
Peters Peters   See fewer
1
Stephen Boswell
Daft Billy Daft Billy   See fewer
1
Daniel Strauss
Bill Carter Bill Carter   See fewer
1
Alwyne Taylor
Joy Carter Joy Carter   See fewer
1
Murray Hockridge
Police Constable Police Constable   See fewer
1
Michael Harbour
Charlie Walters Charlie Walters   See fewer
1
Norman Fisher
Duty Officer Duty Officer   See fewer
1
David Crossley
Technician Technician   See fewer
1
Sophie Ashton
Valerie Mitchell Valerie Mitchell   See fewer
1
Colin Rix
Henry Reeves Henry Reeves   See fewer
1
Patricia Kane
Lilian Potter Lilian Potter   See fewer
1
Sarah James
Shirley Coles Shirley Coles   See fewer
1
Margery Withers
Passenger in Car Passenger in Car   See fewer
1
Miles Foster
Dr. Entwhistle Dr. Entwhistle   See fewer
1
Malcolm Rennie
Mr. Mair Mr. Mair   See fewer
1
Claire Vousden
Tour Guide Tour Guide   See fewer
1
Guy Faulkner
Young Alex Mair Young Alex Mair   See fewer
1
Kate Beckinsale
Young Alice Mair Young Alice Mair   See fewer
1
1
1
1
1
Emma Bernard
Barmaid Barmaid   See fewer
1
Anne Leroux
Journalist Journalist   See fewer
1
Janet Holgate
Church Organist Church Organist   See fewer
1
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