Hetty Wainthropp Investigates - S1E1

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The Bearded Lady

Series 1, episode 1

Written by John Bowen, David Cook

Directed by John Glenister

Originally Aired On: Wednesday, 03 January 1996

Episode Rating: 3 star rating

A drama series based on characters from the novel by David Cook. On her sixtieth birthday, Hetty Wainthropp decides it's time to change her life. A part-time job in a post office leads to a new career, that of a private detective. While investigating the mysterious death of an elderly lady, she uncovers a dangerous secret.

Cast

Patricia RoutledgeHetty Wainthropp
Derek BenfieldRobert Wainthropp
Image for Dominic MonaghanDominic MonaghanGeoffrey Shawcross
John Graham-DaviesD.C.I. Adams
Norman MillsMr. Brown
Carol NoakesSandy
Damian MyerscoughWayne
Shirley VaughanMary Nabley
Andrew ReadmanMary's Nephew
James GreeneSir Peter
Sara ThurstonSecretary
Irene SkillingtonLandlady
Jane DansonGerry
Gregory ChisholmDominic
Ken KitsonSgt. Smith