London's Dupayne Museum is in danger of closing since one of the trustees feels that the money expended on preserving the past could be better spent addressing the problems of living people. One of the museum's collections concerns murders committed between the world wars. When a killing that reflects one of the cases on display occurs, history seems to be repeating itself.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Martin ShawAdam Dalgliesh | Adam Dalgliesh |
 Janie DeeEmma Lavenham | Emma Lavenham |
 Samantha BondCaroline Dupayne | Caroline Dupayne |
 Kerry FoxMuriel Godby | Muriel Godby |
 Siân PhillipsMarie Strickland | Marie Strickland |
 Michael MaloneyNeville Dupayne | Neville Dupayne |
 Anita CareyTally Clutton | Tally Clutton |
 Lisa KayAngela Faraday | Angela Faraday |