Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series)
A Sleeping Life: Part One (1989)
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- TV-14
- 2h 22min
- Crime, Drama
- 12 Nov 1989
- TV Episode
Tired of dealing with his older daughter's domestic problems, Reg Wexford is not really unhappy when a sudden death calls him away from home. The investigation of the fatal stabbing of Rhoda Comfrey soon takes Wexford and Mike Burden to...
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| George Baker | ... |
Det. Chief Insp. Wexford
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| Christopher Ravenscroft | ... |
Det. Insp. Burden
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| Imelda Staunton | ... |
Polly Flinders
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| Louie Ramsay | ... |
Dora Wexford
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| Dave Hill | ... |
Dep. Chief Constable Freeborn
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| Mamta Kaash | ... |
Malina Patel
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| Patrick Drury | ... |
Chief Supt. Howard Fortune
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| William Simons | ... |
Det. Insp. Michael Baker
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Olivier Pierre | ... |
Commissaire Pierre Laquin
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Charon Bourke | ... |
Sylvia Fairfax
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| Niall Buggy | ... |
Victor Vivian
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| Ken Kitson | ... |
Sgt. Martin
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John Burgess | ... |
Dr. Len Crocker
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| Iain Mitchell | ... |
Hetherington
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| Deborah Poplett | ... |
Sheila Wexford
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| Neil McCaul | ... |
Charles Wood
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Su Douglas | ... |
Rhoda Comfrey
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Liz Kettle | ... |
Transvestite
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Josie Kidd | ... |
Hospital secretary
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Peter Harri | ... |
Clerk of the court
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Gordon Kane | ... |
Sgt. Clements
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Matthew Grundy | ... |
Robin Fairfax
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| Sylvia Syms | ... |
Lilian Crown
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Caroline Berry | ... |
Stella Parker
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Mark Aspinall | ... |
Brian Parker
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| Richard Dixon | ... |
Shop Assistant
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| James Fleet | ... |
Neil Fairfax (uncredited)
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Lesley Joseph | ... |
Rose Farriner's neighbour (uncredited)
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| Linda Marlowe | ... |
Rose Farriner (uncredited)
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George Rossi | ... |
Pathologist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Bill Hays | ||
Written by
| John Davies | ... | (originally developed for television by) |
| Roger Marshall | ... | (adaptation) |
| Ruth Rendell | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Graham Benson | ... | executive producer |
| Neil Zeiger | ... | producer |
Music by
| Brian Bennett | ||
Editing by
| Christopher Wentzell | ... | (video tape) |
Casting By
| Doreen Jones | ||
Production Design by
| Mark Ward | ||
Costume Design by
| Serena Brown | ||
Makeup Department
| Claire Matthews | ... | makeup artist |
| Anne Townley | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Lars MacFarlane | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Stephanie Sullivan | ... | second assistant director |
| John Wright | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Alan Bates | ... | production buyer (as Allan Bates) |
| Fred Triccas | ... | graphic designer (as Freddie Triccas) |
Sound Department
| Danny Curtis | ... | dubbing mixer |
| A. Graham Fitzgerald | ... | sound recordist |
| Mark Thomas | ... | dubbing editor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Julian Barber | ... | camera operator |
| Steve Imeson | ... | camera grip |
| Brian Turner | ... | lighting director |
| Steve Williams | ... | chief electrician |
Location Management
| Graeme MacArthur | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Corinne Cartier | ... | script executive |
| Gillian Wheeler | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Roger Chambers | ... | technical supervisor |
| Mike Fisher | ... | stage manager |
| Theresa Smith | ... | production secretary |
| Joan Washington | ... | dialogue coach |
| Gillian Wheeler | ... | production assistant |
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Tired of dealing with his older daughter's domestic problems, Reg Wexford is not really unhappy when a sudden death calls him away from home. The investigation of the fatal stabbing of Rhoda Comfrey soon takes Wexford and Mike Burden to London where they find out that there is more to the silent life of Rhoda Comfrey than it seemed. Written by Jasper P. Morgan |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Reg Wexford is on the ferry going over to France, he is briefly seen reading a book by Barbara Vine. Barbara Vine is a pseudonym under which Ruth Rendell (creator of Wexford) has written some of her novels. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Followed by The Veiled One (1989). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The visuals in the opening credits have changed. See more » |