The Scold's Bridle

Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle.

Cast

Bob Peck

as Detective Sergeant Cooper

Miranda Richardson

as Dr. Sarah Blakeney

Douglas Hodge

as Jack Blakeney

Trudie Styler

as Joanna Lascelles

Beth Winslet

as Ruth Lascelles

Siân Phillips

as Mathilda Gillespie

Virginia McKenna

as Violet Orloff

Paul Brooke

as Duncan Orloff

Miles Anderson

as Detective Inspector Harmer

Hugh Bonneville

as Tim Duggan

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