Shroud for a Nightingale (1984)

Crime · Drama · Mystery

When a nursing student with a penchant for petty extortion is fatally poisoned during a routine procedure, Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham must find out

IMDb rating: 7.5 (433 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Roy Marsden Adam Dalgliesh
Joss Ackland Stephen Courtney-Briggs
Sheila Allen Matron Mary Taylor
Liz Fraser Sister Mavis Gearing
Thelma Whiteley Sister Ethel Brumfett
Andree Evans Sister Hilda Rolfe

Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

7.12 avg 5 episodes 7.2 → 7.0

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	7.2	33
2	Episode #1.2	7.3	34
3	Episode #1.3	7.1	33
4	Episode #1.4	7.0	33
5	Episode #1.5	7.0	33