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Shroud for a Nightingale

Shroud for a Nightingale

1984•6.4/10
Mystery

Ratings

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6.4/10(5)

When a nursing student with a penchant for petty extortion is fatally poisoned during a routine procedure, Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham must find out

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Production

ITV

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 9, 1984

Last Aired

April 6, 1984

Networks

ITV1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1984-03-09
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 1984-03-16
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 1984-03-23
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 1984-03-30
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 1984-04-06

Cast

Roy Marsden

Roy Marsden

Adam Dalgliesh

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Stephen Courtney-Briggs

Sheila Allen

Matron Mary Taylor

Liz Fraser

Liz Fraser

Sister Mavis Gearing

Thelma Whiteley

Sister Ethel Brumfett

Andree Evans

Sister Hilda Rolfe

John Vine

John Vine

DS John Massingham

Rosalyn Elvin

Rosalyn Elvin

Madeleine Goodall

Natalie Ogle

Christine Dakers

Judi Maynard

Julia Pardoe

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Maureen Burt

Marcia Tucker

Shirley Dalston

John Pennington

Len Morris

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