The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)

Master of the Moor

(1994)

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| TV Episode | United Kingdom | Crime | 1min
| Stars: Colin Firth, George Costigan, Emma Croft
| S7 E2 | 9th September, 1994

Stephen Whalby’s innocence is questioned after finding two bodies on the moor, and his mother reappears after a 20-year absence

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, George Costigan, Emma Croft. Mysteries based on the crime novels of Ruth Rendell. Stephen Whalby’s innocence is questioned after finding two bodies on the moor, and his mother reappears after a 20-year absence.
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

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Colin Firth
Stephen Whalby
George Costigan
Det Inspector Manciple
Emma Croft
Lyn Whalby
John Michie
Nick
Robert Urquhart
Dadda Whalby
Linda Spurrier
Psychiatrist
Stephanie Buttle
Joanne
Ingrid Lacey
Newspaper Reporter
Peter Gilmore
Frank Malm
B J McLagan
Young Stephen Whalby
Richard Graham
Moor Man
Patricia Hayes
Grannie Naulls
Hugh Downer
Young Boy
Photograph featuring British actress, Sylvia Syms, wearing a white blouse. Signed by the actress
Mrs Whalby
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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 (adaptation)
    Ruth Rendell
    Writer (novel)