
Acting
Maryann Turner
Born 1935-01-01 · India
Acting credits
7.3Filmed in India, Rumer Godden’s story has been adapted and directed by the Jewel in the Crown team. Two English schoolgirls arrive in New Delhi, 1959. Their diplomat father has secured them a beautiful Eurasian governess. 15-year-old Una suspects an ulterior motive. But her father’s affairs take second place to her own when she has a secret affair with the Indian gardener.
The Peacock Spring
1996
7.0An adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1966 short story of the same title, broadcast as part of the BBC's "BBC2 Playhouse".
The Breakthrough
1975
6.3When a barmaid and part-time model becomes a murderer's third victim in Chelsea, the only apparent links are to a local reporter, Mary, and three art graduates financing a film with local part-time jobs.
The Chelsea Murders
1981
9.0A quiet, middle-aged couple living in Chelsea start to receive threatening letters through the post - and then things take a sinister turn as their beloved poodle, Tina, is kidnapped. A smart young copper from the local force decides to investigate -
A Dog's Ransom
1978
NRWeird tale of a sci fi convention and a family who are apparently being taken over by vegetables.
Amazing Stories
1976
7.0Adaptation of the Helene Hanff memoir, presented as part of Play for Today.
84 Charing Cross Road
1975
NRMiss Howard's exhibition of water-colours at the Green Salon falters but then takes off. The season at 'Wentworth' is now drawing to a close, peoples' plans for the winter unfold. Florence, for the first time in her life, refuses to go off with her selfish old father. Miss Howard has some momentous news, and the Colonel must make a very brisk about-turn.
Paying Guests (Part 2)
1986
NRSpend some time in the company of the guests at 'Wentworth' - all taking the waters except for the Colonel and Miss Howard, who has some leisure for the beginnings of a late romance. Gossip, bicycle rides, rounds of golf, bridge in the evenings and preparations for the charity concert all make time pass most pleasantly - don't they?
Paying Guests (Part 1)
1986
3.9In 19th-century London, the good Dr Jekyll transforms into the devilish Mr Blood via transfused serum obtained from a brain after a mass murder.
The Man with Two Heads
1972
A BAFTA award nominated short drama feature.
Chicken
1991
NRIn rural New Zealand an alcoholic ex-soldier is desperate to obtain more liquor. His family try to keep liquor away from him.
Old Man March Is Dead
1976