Miss Marple, titled Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the series, is a British television series based on the Miss Marple murder mystery novels by Agatha Christie, starring Joan Hickson in the title role.

During a stay at one of London's most elegant and venerable hotels Miss Marple uncovers a sinister undercurrent of corruption and murder beneath Bertram's stuffy veneer. Stars Joan Hickson Caroline Blakiston Helena Michell

The definitive adaptation of all twelve Miss Marple novels, starring Joan Hickson in the title role and featuring one of the all-time TV themes, composed by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley.

Broadcast from 1984 to 1992 on BBC, featuring Joan Hickson as Miss Marple, as requested by our beloved Agatha Christie herself! Unfortunately, as of right no...

Joan Bogle Hickson (5 August 1906 – 17 October 1998) was an English actress of theatre, film and television. She was known for her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Marple in the television series Miss Marple. She also narrated a number of Miss Marple stories on audiobooks.

Joan Hickson. Actress: Miss Marple: Nemesis. Joan Hickson was born in 1906 at Kingsthorpe, Northampton. Her stage career began with provincial theater in 1927, going on to a long series of West End comedies, usually playing the part of a confused or eccentric middle-age woman.

In the movie starring Elizabeth Taylor, she managed to get it just right. If you like down-to-earth murder mysteries without violence or constant bad language, Miss Marple is for you! Joan Hickson portrays Miss Marple and does a superb job. By far the best "Miss Marple" there was. I highly recommend these videos.

Jan 10, 2020 · Described by fellow actors as as “justice in a hand-knitted cardigan”, Hickson is still considered the definitive Miss Marple, perfectly capturing the character’s friendly yet cunning nature. “I think she’s a wonderful woman with a very clear outlook on life,” said Hickson.

Award-winning Joan Hickson stars as Agatha Christie’s sharp-eyed sleuth in this much-loved mystery series. Miss Marple has a knack for noticing crucial clues in murderous...

Feb 3, 2025 · Hickson’s presence again insures that the role of Miss Marple will be built up, but somehow it plays true to and then enhances her presence in the novel. Despite feeling a trifle too long, this is a faithful and beautifully rendered tribute to this fine Miss Marple tale.