Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)
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In this made-for-television mystery (adapted from a novel by Agatha Christie) a man dying on a beach utters the question "Why didn't they ask Evans?" Amateur detectives Frankie and Bobby subsequently begin digging for an explanation for the enigmatic query, which leads them to an utterly surprising conclusion. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Director(s):
- John Howard Davies, Tony Wharmby, (more)
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
In this made-for-television mystery (adapted from a novel by Agatha Christie) a man dying on a beach utters the question "Why didn't they ask Evans?" Amateur detectives Frankie and Bobby subsequently begin digging for an explanation for the enigmatic query, which leads them to an utterly surprising conclusion. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 188 mins
Complete Cast of Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
- Connie Booth - Sylvia Bassington-ffrench
- Sally Grace - Nurse Villard
- John Horsley - Mr. Spragge
- Robert Longden - Badger Beadon
- Hugh Morton - Barker
- Artro Morris - Ticket Inspector
- Madeleine Smith - Moira Nicholson
- John Pennington - Mr. Cayman
- Mischa DeLa Motte - Ross
- Annette Robertson - Julie
- Colin Cunningham - Fred Pratt
- Mitzi Rogers - Mrs. Cayman
- Lynda (Lynda La Plante) Marchal - Mrs. Roberts
- Michael Stainton - Mr. Askew
- Penny Ryder - Cafe waitress
- Eirik Barclay - Tommy Bassington-ffrench
- Debbie Armstrong - Mary
- Derek Hollis - PC Bunner
- John Gielgud - Reverend Jones
- James Warwick - Bobby Jones
- James Cossins - Henry Bassington-ffrench
- Doris Hare - Rose Pratt
- Leigh Lawson - Roger Bassington-ffrench
- Bernard Miles - Dr. Thomas
- Elaine Wells - Nurse Fletcher
- Charles Morgan - Coroner
- Frank Tregear - Mr. Roberts
- Norman Mitchell - Constable Browning
- Raymond Francis - Earl of Marchington
- Roy Boyd - Alan Carstairs
- Deddie Davies - post-mistress
- Terence Soall - Doctor
- Rowland Davies - Dr. George Arbuthnot
- Kate David - Hotel waitress
- Leon Sinden - Mr. Owen
- Chris Cregan - Reeves
- Arnold Peters - Innkeeper
- Francesca Annis - Lady Frances Derwent
- Joan Hickson - Mrs. Rivington
- Eric Porter - Dr. Nicholson
- Director(s):
- Tony Wharmby, John Howard Davies
- Writer(s):
- Pat Sandys
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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