Malice Aforethought — Season 1
For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.
About this season
For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.
Episodes (4)
1. Part 1
Aired 15 March 1979 • 69 min
It is not until several weeks after deciding to murder his wife Julia that Dr Edmund Bickleigh takes any active steps in the matter.
2. Part 2
Aired 22 March 1979 • 68 min
Julia's behavior becomes increasingly erratic as her husband's affair with Madeleine Cranmere intensifies.
3. Part 3
Aired 29 March 1979 • 55 min
At last able to pursue the beautiful Madeleine, Bickleigh is alarmed to find her less amourous than he'd supposed.
4. Part 4
Aired 5 April 1979 • 55 min
Bickleigh finds himself on trial for murder — which has an unexpected conclusion.