Devices and Desires(1991)
MysteryDramaCrime
First Air Date: 1991-01-04
Average Runtime: 50m
Rating: 6.6
Votes: 7
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
A particularly vicious serial killer is stalking the Norfolk coast in the vicinity of the Larksoken nuclear power station. The press have branded him 'The Whistler' because witnesses have heard a hymn being whistled in the vicinity of the murders. His trademark is the letter 'L' carved on the forehead of his victims. L for Larksoken? At first, his victims seem to be chosen entirely at random - women in the wrong place at the wrong time - but then two women employed at the nuclear power station are murdered in quick succession...
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 6E01
Episode #1.1
Air Date: 1991-01-04
At the seaside dealing with his late aunt Jane's estate, Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh learns that a serial ...
E02
Episode #1.2
Air Date: 1991-01-11
When another dead woman is found, many assume it is the work of the Whistler. Discovered by Miles Lessingham while on...
E03
Episode #1.3
Air Date: 1991-01-18
Walking home late one night, Commander Dalgliesh discovers the body of Hilary Robarts. The killing has all the hallma...
E04
Episode #1.4
Air Date: 1991-01-25
With Toby Gledhill's suicide, there is one less suspect in the mix. No one is quite sure why he killed himself, let a...
E05
Episode #1.5
Air Date: 1991-02-01
While strolling on the beach, Adam Dalgliesh comes across a tramp who is wearing relatively new trainers that may mat...
E06
Episode #1.6
Air Date: 1991-02-08
Caroline Amphlett's true purpose in working at the nuclear plant is revealed and Dalgliesh confers with the Security ...
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