Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

A gentle, puzzle-box whodunit that invites you to play detective alongside charming amateur sleuths in a nostalgic country-house setting.

Directed by

John Davies, Tony Wharmby

Genres

Thriller, Tv movie, Mystery

Starring

Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, Bernard Miles

Overview

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, deception, identity, class

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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