Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

Limited Series 1985 · 2 eps · ★ 7.4 · 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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