Joss Ackland

A musical comedy star in the West End productions of "A Little Night Music," "Evita," "Peter Pan" and "Jean Seberg," Ackland won acclaim for portraying C.S. Lewis in the British TV production, "Shadowlands" (1985). Joss Ackland died on November 19, 2023 at the age of 95.

Midsomer Murders · S9, E3

Vixen's Run

Sir Freddy Butler collapses during a speech. The PM suggests the death is due to natural causes, however Barnaby is not convinced. Sir Freddy's will is stolen and his lawyer's house is burned down in an arson attack.
Sherlock Holmes · S2, E1

The Copper Beeches

The story of Miss Violet Hunter - who seeks advice from Sherlock Holmes as to whether she should accept a position as governess to Edward, son of Jethro Rucastle. Worried about the conditions he has stipulated, the great detective is faced with one of the most sinister puzzles of his career.
Kingdom · S1, E6

Episode 6

An elderly Polish man who survived a Nazi concentration camp visits Peter to seek his help after the council wants to evict him from his home. Beatrice tries to become friends with Gloria, and Peter gets an unexpected visit from Simon's girlfriend.
The Avengers · S6, E18

The Morning After

A double-agent, codenamed Merlin, steals a new sleep gas and tries it out on Steed. Awaking 24 hours later, with Merlin his prisoner, Steed can't turn him in… as if everyone has vanished.

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