Episode 2
Five-part drama series based on the novel by Wilkie Collins. Following the shock of the Moonstone's disappearance, celebrated detective Sergeant Cuff is called to Yorkshire.
Following the shock of the Moonstone's disappearance, celebrated detective Sergeant Cuff is called to Yorkshire by Franklin. Rachel is devastated by the loss of the diamond and, despite Franklin begging her to stay, leaves for London, casting suspicion on herself. Cuff focuses on the odd behaviour of Rosanna, a reformed thief who now works as a servant in the Verinder house. Before he has a chance to talk to her, she disappears. Betteredge and Cuff rush to the windswept beach where she often walks with the hope of saving her and finding out the truth.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Penelope Betteredge | Ayesha Gwilt |
| Rachel Verinder | Terenia Edwards |
| Franklin Blake | Joshua Silver |
| Godfrey Ablewhite | Stewart Clarke |
| Lady Verinder | Sophie Ward |
| Gabriel Betteredge | Leo Wringer |
| Rosanna Spearman | Jane McGrath |
| Mr Murthwaite | Guy Henry |
| Superintendent Seegrave | Mike Wozniak |
| Sergeant Cuff | John Thomson |
| Dr Candy | Jeremy Swift |
| Lucy Yolland | Sophie Stone |
| Prologue Voiceover | Madhav Sharma |
| Writer | Rachel Flowerday |
| Writer | Sasha Hails |
| Producer | Joanna Hanley |
| Director | Lisa Mulcahy |
| Production Company | King Bert Productions |
| Composer | Patrick Neil Doyle |
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