
Overview
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.
Crew
DirectorJohn Davies, Tony Wharmby
WriterPat Sandys
Cast

Francesca Annis
Lady Frances Derwent

John Gielgud
Reverend Jones

Bernard Miles
Dr. Thomas

Eric Porter
Dr. Nicholson

Leigh Lawson
Roger Bassington-ffrench

James Warwick
Bobby Jones

Madeline Smith
Moira Nicholson

Connie Booth
Sylva Bassington-ffrench

Joan Hickson
Mrs. Rivington

Lynda La Plante
Mrs. Roberts

Doris Hare
Rose Pratt

James Cossins
Henry Bassington-ffrench

Robert Longden
Badger Beadon
Roland Davies
Dr. George Arbuthnot
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Keywords
based on novel or bookmurder mystery
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026













