Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

1985 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 7.3 · Crime , Drama , Mystery

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When a handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman, Miss Marple seeks a murderer with a penchant for nursery rhymes.

Created by Agatha Christie

Network: BBC One

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