Melissa (1974)

Drama · Mystery

Three-part thriller serial by Francis Durbridge. BBC. BAFTA winner Peter Barkworth stars in this captivating BBC murder mystery as Guy Foster, a journalist turned wannabe novelist who finds himself ensnared in a puzzling homicide case when he's framed for the brutal murder of his wife. Facing a life sentence, Guy races against the clock and launches his own investigation into the slaying, only to discover that he's at the center of a twisted web of intrigue and deceit.

IMDb rating

7.4 (125 votes)

Episode average

8.1 +0.7 vs IMDb

Seasons

1

Language

EN

Type

Mini-series

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