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The Blackheath Poisonings

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The investigation of Paul Vandervent into the mysterious death of his father brings further discord among two feuding families tied together in business and marriage, living under the same roof.

Feb 14, 19931 seasons3 episodesEndedEN

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Ian McNeice

George Collard

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Judy Parfitt

Harriet Collard

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Zoë Wanamaker

Charlotte Collard

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Nicholas Woodeson

Bertie Williams

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Patrick Malahide

Robert Dangerfield

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James Faulkner

Roger Vandervent

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George Anton

Doctor Hassall

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Ronald Fraser

Doctor Porter

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Christine Kavanagh

Isabel Collard

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Danny Schiller

Morley

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Andrew Robertson

Landlord

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Christien Anholt

Paul Vandervent

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Julia St. John

Beatrice Vandervent

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Seasons

Season 1

3 episodes

Premiered Feb 14, 1993

Episodes

1–3 of 3

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Ep 1

Episode 1

Feb 14, 1993

Two families, the Collards and the Vandervents, are connected in marriage and own a toy business together but can hardly stand the sight of each other. When one of them, Roger Vandervent, is suddenly taken ill all kinds of secret affairs and other scandals will threaten to surface.

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Ep 2

Episode 2

Feb 21, 1993

With Roger dead, Harriet appoints Charlotte's long lost lover Robert as his replacement. Meanwhile, Isabel being blackmailed attracts the attention of the quirky Inspector Titmarsh whom Paul hopes will help him solve his father's death.

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Ep 3

Episode 3

Feb 28, 1993

Isabel is arrested for the murders and Paul must race against time to save her life and uncover the true murderer. Meanwhile, Robert insinuates himself into the firm using some decidedly backhanded methods.