Ronald Pickup stars in five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins. Dramatised by John Arden.

  1. Mr Policeman and the Cook – Cornelius Brady used to be a Police Constable. Now as he lies on his deathbed, he has an astonishing confession to makeā€¦
  2. Miss Jeromette & The Clergyman – Stephen Wheatmeal is to take holy orders, but what should he do about his mistress living in Chelsea?
  3. Mr Marmaduke & The Minister – Felicia leaves her father’s remote manse to live in London’s Belgravia, but her new husband’s strange behaviour is a cause for concern. What secret is he keeping from her?
  4. Miss Bertha & The Yankee – An Englishman and an American are rivals for the affections of a beautiful heiress.
  5. Miss Morris & The Stranger – A governess is the recipient of a generous legacy.

Five Victorian mysteries by Wilkie Collins.

Dramatised by John Arden.