Miss Marple
TV Series • 1984
TV-G
Miss Marple, the spinster detective who is one of the most famous characters created by English crime writer Agatha Christie, is portrayed by Joan Hickson who starred in a dozen television mysteries about Miss Marple over the course of a decade.
What viewers say
Viewers remember the BBC's Miss Marple adaptations, starring Joan Hickson, as the most faithful and definitive version of Agatha Christie's sleuth, praised for her quiet brilliance, careful period detail and loyal storytelling. Many fans also enjoy later versions with Geraldine McEwan and Julia McKenzie. Common critiques are slow pacing by modern standards and older production values.
Best for: Viewers who want classic, faithful Agatha Christie mysteries.
Summary of public viewer reviews, updated October 2026.
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🎭 Cast
Joan Hickson as Miss Marple
Gwen Watford as Dolly Bantry
Andrew Cruickshank as Conway Jefferson
Frederick Jaeger as Colonel Melchett
Ian Brimble as Detective Constable Lake
David Horovitch as Detective Inspector Slack
John Castle
Ciaran Madden as Adelaide Jefferson