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Our take
In 1950s England, a wealthy matriarch's adopted son is convicted of her murder, until a stranger arrives with an alibi that reopens the case.
Why watch A three part BBC adaptation of the Christie novel with Bill Nighy and Anna Chancellor.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
Cast & crew
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Bill Nighy
Leo Argyll
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Matthew Goode
Philip Durrant
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Eleanor Tomlinson
Mary Argyll
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Anthony Boyle
Jack Argyll
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Luke Treadaway
Dr. Arthur Calgary
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Morven Christie
Kirsten Lindstrom
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Crystal Clarke
Tina Argyll
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Ella Purnell
Hester Argyll
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Alice Eve
Gwenda Vaughan
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Anna Chancellor
Rachel Argyll
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Christian Cooke
Mickey Argyll
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch Ordeal by Innocence?
- In the US: BritBox, Prime Video, Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In the UK: BBC iPlayer, Apple TV (buy) and Prime Video (buy). In Canada: BritBox and Apple TV (buy). In Australia: BritBox and Apple TV (buy).
- What is Ordeal by Innocence about?
- In 1950s England, a wealthy matriarch's adopted son is convicted of her murder, until a stranger arrives with an alibi that reopens the case.
- Who is in the cast of Ordeal by Innocence?
- Ordeal by Innocence stars Bill Nighy as Leo Argyll, Matthew Goode as Philip Durrant, Eleanor Tomlinson as Mary Argyll, Anthony Boyle as Jack Argyll and Luke Treadaway as Dr. Arthur Calgary.
- When did Ordeal by Innocence start?
- Ordeal by Innocence premiered on 1 April 2018, with 1 season.
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