The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

TV-14 1987 · 12 seasons · 79 eps · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Mystery

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The Ruth Rendell mysteries is a British television series made by TVS and Meridian Television for ITV between 2 August 1987 and 11 October 2000.

Created by Ruth Rendell

Network: ITV1

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