Matthew Macfadyen was good as the detective. I also loved poor Gladys and was pleased to find out that she was played by Libby Purves’ daughter, Rose who I have read about as a baby in her mother’s fabulous books (I recommend How Not To Be A Perfect Parent to everyone) but who is all grown up now and a fantastic actress. I loved Adele Fortescue especially her confusion when Inspector Neale asks about all the Yew trees around the house. They didn’t take too many liberties with the original Agatha Christie plot this time, only adding a few extra back stories and additional embellishments that didn’t jar too much as they were all typical of Christie anyway. I still prefer Geraldine McEwan’s portrayal of Miss Marple to that of Julia McKenzie, although she does bring a certain calm, considered interpretation to the role that will probaby grow on me. Tonight was the UK debut of the new look Marple and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
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