The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)

Master of the Moor

(1994)

Part 1

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| TV Episode | United Kingdom | Colour | Crime | 1h
| Stars: Colin Firth, B J McLagan, Rachel Fielding
| S7 E1 | 2nd September, 1994

A series of senseless murders of young women invades a columnist’s beloved moor, and he becomes intrigued… and a suspect

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987-2000) opening credits (1)
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Mysteries based on the crime novels of Ruth Rendell.
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries is a 1987–2000 television programme starring Colin Firth, B J McLagan, Rachel Fielding. Mysteries based on the crime novels of Ruth Rendell. A series of senseless murders of young women invades a columnist’s beloved moor, and he becomes intrigued… and a suspect.
Master of the Moor
A columnist discovers a dead body on one of his frequent walks and finds himself under suspicion from the local police

Episode cast

(13)
Colin Firth
Stephen Whalby
B J McLagan
Young Stephen Whalby
Rachel Fielding
Painter on the Moor
Emma Croft
Lyn Whalby
John Michie
Nick
Photograph featuring British actress, Sylvia Syms, wearing a white blouse. Signed by the actress
Stephen’s mother
Andy Greenhalgh
Landlord
Robert Urquhart
Dadda Whalby
George Costigan
Det Inspector Manciple
Ingrid Lacey
Newspaper Reporter
Richard Graham
Moor Man
Hugh Downer
Young Peter
Jane Ellison
Botanist
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Serial guide

Season 7 (3 episodes)

  • Story Story title Episode Episode title Transmitted
    S7 E1 Master of the Moor 51 Part 1 02 Sep 94
    S7 E2 Master of the Moor 52 Part 2 09 Sep 94
    S7 E3 Master of the Moor 53 Part 3 16 Sep 94

    • Production

    (4)
    Neil Zeiger
    Producer
    Marc Evans
    Director
    Trevor Preston
    Writer
    Ruth Rendell
    Writer (novel)