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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?.

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.

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Directed by John Davies

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Francesca Annis

Francesca Annis

Lady Frances Derwent

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Reverend Jones

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Dr. Thomas

Eric Porter

Eric Porter

Dr. Nicholson

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Roger Bassington-ffrench

James Warwick

James Warwick

Bobby Jones

Madeline Smith

Madeline Smith

Moira Nicholson

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Sylva Bassington-ffrench

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