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The Wisdom of Miss Marple

The Radio Detectives Series 2
Episode 3 of 5

Professor Jeffrey Richards examines the appeal of Agatha Christie's ever-popular spinster detective.

"A fluffy old dear with a dreadful hat."

What is the continual appeal of Agatha Christie's shrewd detective, Miss Jane Marple?

Professor Jeffrey Richards probes the inspiration and progression of St Mary Mead's ever acute observer of deadly events.

With:

June Whitfield
Simon Brett

Affectionate series about popular radio detectives.

Producer: Helen Williams

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in June 1999.

30 minutes

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Tue 18 Nov 2025 10:00
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