BBC Two · Ended

The Moonstone

Drama, Crime, Romance · 1996

Last aired: S1 E2, Episode 2 · 1996-12-30

A cursed Hindu diamond, stolen by a British officer in 1799 and bequeathed to his niece, vanishes.

Cast

Keeley Hawes Rachel Verinder

Greg Wise Franklin Blake

Terrence Hardiman Col. Sir John Hardcastle

Peter Vaughan Gabriel Betterege

Patricia Hodge Lady Julia Verinder

Antony Sher Sargeant Cuff

Anton Lesser Ezra Jennings

Paul Brooke Dr. Candy

Scott Handy Godfrey Ablewhite

Lesley Sharp Rosanna Spearman

Kacey Ainsworth Drusilla Clack

Peter Jeffrey Mr Bruff

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1996-12-29 · 70 min The Moonstone, a priceless diamond, is stolen from an Indian temple. Later given to Rachel Verinder, it is stolen from her room. Sergeant Cuff is called in and a suicide follows.

E2 Episode 2 1996-12-30 · 60 min Franklin establishes his innocence in Rachel's eyes, but The Moonstone is still missing. A mysterious sailor takes it to London but is murdered.

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