The Black Tower is a 1985 mystery television mini-series based on the book 'The Black Tower' by P.D. James. The title role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh was played by Roy Marsden.
- Created by
- P. D. James
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E18 November 1985
Nov 8, 198550 min
A reckless move in the drugs trade turns into a dice with death for Inspector Adam Dalgliesh. The community is stunned by the violent death at Toynton Grange, and the consequences for Maggie Hewson. Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home and
S1 E215 November 1985
Nov 15, 198551 min
The violent death at Toynton Grange stuns the community and has alarming consequences for Maggie Hewson. Adam Dalgliesh arrives at the nursing home to visit his old friend Father Baddelely and learns some shocking news.
S1 E322 November 1985
Nov 22, 198550 min
Dalgliesh investigates the mysterious fire in the Black Tower and discovers Maggie Hewson's reluctance to answer questions about her meeting with her solicitor.
S1 E429 November 1985
Nov 29, 198550 min
Recriminations begin at Toynton Grange nursing home after the fire in the Black Tower. Maggie Hewson faces awkward questions about her visit to her solicitor. Ursula Hollis has an unnerving encounter as tragedy returns to the troubled commu
S1 E56 December 1985
Dec 6, 198550 min
Another untimely death and a meeting to discuss the future of Toynton Grange heighten tension. Julius Court discovers that Dalgliesh has uncovered his past. The detective makes a grisly discovery after revealing interviews ith Eric Hewson a
S1 E613 December 1985
Dec 6, 198550 min
The inquest into the latest death at Toynton Grange fails to provide satisfactory answers for Adam Dalgliesh. A conversation with Henry Carwardine proves more revealing. If his solution proves right, the detective's own safety could be at r
Starring
Roy Marsden
Adam Dalgliesh
Martin Jarvis
Wilfred Anstey
John Franklyn-Robbins
Henry Carwardine
- C
Carol Gillies
Dot Moxon
Richard Heffer
Dr. Eric Hewson
- H
Harriet Bagnall
Ursula Hollis
Pauline Collins
Maggie Hewson
Rachel Kempson
Grace Willison
- V
Valerie Whittington
Jennie Pegram
Art Malik
Julius Court
- H
Heather James
Helen Rainer
- M
Martyn Hesford
Dennis Lerner
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Black Tower?
- The Black Tower is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of The Black Tower are there?
- The Black Tower has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Black Tower?
- The Black Tower has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 6, 1985.
- Who stars in The Black Tower?
- The Black Tower stars Roy Marsden, Martin Jarvis, John Franklyn-Robbins, Carol Gillies, Richard Heffer.
