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Title: (Implied, but likely based on Agatha christie work – the text doesn’t explicitly state the title)
Synopsis:
Clarissa Hailsham-Brown lives with her husband, a British diplomat, and his daughter Millie in a rented country house in kent. The house is full of secrets – hidden passages and a mysterious past owner. The arrival of Oliviero Costello, the new husband of Enrico’s ex-wife, disrupts the peace.Costello is murdered while searching the house, and millie claims responsibility.clarissa, fearing scandal, involves guests in covering up the crime.an inquiry led by Inspector Jones ensues,uncovering connections to a previous murder and a valuable stamp. The story culminates in a surprising reveal of the true killer.
Production:
* Format: Television film, shot in color.
* Part of a Series: It was one of five films made for Italian television (Raiuno) in 1980 to commemorate Agatha Christie’s 90th birthday.
* Broadcaster: Raiuno (Italian national broadcaster)
Distribution:
* Streaming Release: January 12, 2026, on RaiPlay.
* Occasion: 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death.
References:
* [1] Rai teche (appears multiple times, likely a source for information about the original broadcast)
* [2] (Source for the RaiPlay streaming release date)
Categories:
* Films based on works by Agatha Christie
* Films based on theatrical works.
Key Characters (mentioned):
* Clarissa Hailsham-Brown
* enrico (Clarissa’s husband)
* Millie (enrico’s daughter)
* Oliviero Costello
* Sir Rolando Conway
* Ugo Birch
* Geremia Warren
* Inspector Jones
* mildred Peake (the gardener)
* Mr. Sellon (the previous owner/antiquarian)
Critically important Plot Elements:
* Hidden passages in the house
* A valuable stamp (worth £25,000)
* A previous murder (of Mr. sellon)
* A cover-up attempt involving a bridge game
* false confessions and misdirection.
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