An unusual announcement in the newspaper leads the curious villagers to Miss Blacklock's home, where they become witnesses to a murder.
Cast:Joan Hickson , Ursula Howells , Samantha Bond , Simon Shepherd , Nicola King , Elaine Ives-Cameron , Ralph Michael , Sylvia Syms , Matthew Solon , Mary Kerridge , Joan Sims , Paola Dionisotti , Vivienne Moore , David Collings , Richard Bebb , John Castle , Kevin Whately , Renée Asherson
A newspaper advertisement suggests that a murder will occur at an address in an English village. Is it a joke? People assume so - until a man is killed.
The inspector visits a dying millionairess in Scotland, whilst another murder takes place in the village.
A third murder occurs, and Miss Marple is only just able to prevent a fourth.