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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

John Davies, Tony Wharmby

1980

  • Thriller
  • TV Movie
  • Mystery
6.7

This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.

Cast & crew

  • John DaviesDirector
  • Tony WharmbyDirector
  • Francesca AnnisLady Frances Derwent
  • John GielgudReverend Jones
  • Bernard MilesDr. Thomas
  • Eric PorterDr. Nicholson
  • Leigh LawsonRoger Bassington-ffrench
  • James WarwickBobby Jones
  • Madeline SmithMoira Nicholson
  • Connie BoothSylva Bassington-ffrench

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