A Married Man
Limited Series 1983 · 4 eps · ★ 5.0 · Drama
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A bored British barrister's affair with a rich American, discovered by his wife, ends in murder.
Created by Derek Marlowe
Network: Channel 4
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Anthony Hopkins John Strickland -
Ciaran Madden Claire Strickland - S Sophie Ashton Anna Strickland
- Y Yvonne Coulette Helen Lough
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John Le Mesurier Eustace Lough -
Julian Sands Guy Lough - A Alexander Scrivenor Tom Strickland
- R Rosemary Williams Mary Mascall
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Christopher Fulford Terry Pike -
Kenneth Farrington Gordon Pratt -
Clive Francis Henry Mascall - J Jenny Robbins Joanna
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