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Malice Aforethought

Malice Aforethought

Malice Aforethought is a four-part 1979 BBC Two miniseries by Philip Mackie, adapted from Anthony Berkeley Cox's (pen name Francis Iles) 1931 noir novel of the same name.

For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.

Created ByPhilip Mackie
StatusEnded
Original NameMalice Aforethought
First Air DateMarch 15, 1979
Last Air DateApril 5, 1979
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 55min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBBC
NetworksBBC Two
S01E04

Part 4

Bickleigh finds himself on trial for murder — which has an unexpected conclusion.

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