Created as a mystery, police and crime drama spin-off of Masterpiece Theatre; from 1980 to 2007, Mystery! aired mostly British crime series purchased from or co-produced with the BBC or ITV and adapted from British mystery fiction. In 2002, due to pressure to include more American material, a series based on the novels of US mystery writer Tony Hillerman was produced, but the vast majority of Mystery! programming has always been and continues to be British literary adaptations co-produced with UK-based production companies. In 2008, PBS combined Mystery! with Masterpiece Theatre under the umbrella title Masterpiece, which includes the sub-brands Masterpiece Classic, Masterpiece Mystery!, and Masterpiece Contemporary.
She Fell Among Thieves
Feb 5, 1980
In the 1920s, two English adventurers in the south of France come to the aid of a damsel in distress.
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Honourable Member
Feb 12, 1980
Rumpole must defend a Member of Parliament accused of rape.
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Married Lady
Feb 19, 1980
Rumpole defends Mrs Thripp in a divorce action. Mrs Rumpole believes her husband has also taken a mistress.
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Learned Friends
Feb 26, 1980
Rumpole is on the defence of a safecracker who may have been set up by Inspector Dirty Dickerson.
Rumpole of the Bailey, Series I: Rumpole and the Heavy Brigade
Mar 4, 1980
Rumpole, despite his battered appearance, has been called to the Old Bailey to defend a murderer.
Rebecca: I
Mar 11, 1980
A young woman marries a wealthy older man obsessed by his late first wife.
Rebecca: II
Mar 18, 1980
The new Mrs De Winter makes an enemy of the housekeeper, Mrs Danvers.
Rebecca: III
Mar 25, 1980
The terrible truth about Rebecca's death begins to emerge.
Rebecca: IV
Apr 1, 1980
Maxim must face up to the revelation of Rebecca's secret.
The Racing Game, Series I: Odds Against
Apr 8, 1980
No description available.
The Racing Game, Series I: Trackdown
Apr 15, 1980
No description available.
The Racing Game, Series I: Gambling Lady
Apr 22, 1980
No description available.
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Swing, Swing Together
May 13, 1980
No description available.
Sergeant Cribb, Series I: Abracadaver
May 20, 1980
No description available.
