This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.
Cast
Francesca Annis
Lady Frances Derwent
John Gielgud
Reverend Jones
Bernard Miles
Dr. Thomas
Eric Porter
Dr. Nicholson
Leigh Lawson
Roger Bassington-ffrench
James Warwick
Bobby Jones
Madeline Smith
Moira Nicholson
Connie Booth
Sylva Bassington-ffrench
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Rivington
Lynda La Plante
Mrs. Roberts
Doris Hare
Rose Pratt
James Cossins
Henry Bassington-ffrench
Robert Longden
Badger Beadon
Roland Davies
Dr. George Arbuthnot
Crew
John Davies
Director
Tony Wharmby
Director, Executive Producer
Pat Sandys
Writer
Agatha Christie
Novel
Ray Helm
Editor
Mike Humphreys
Director of Photography
Jack Williams
Producer
Bryan Bagge
Production Design
Frank Nerini
Production Design
Corinne Rodriguez
Casting
Penny Lowe
Costume Design
Pauline Green
Makeup Artist
Alan Mills
Sound
Joseph Horovitz
Original Music Composer
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