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Part 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: For ten years, Julia Bickleigh has despised and bullied her husband. For ten years Dr Bickleigh has dreamed of romance ... and escape.

Part 2

Episode number: 2

Overview: Dr Bickleigh's passionate affair with Madeleine Cranmere now fills his life. When Julia refuses to divorce him, the only solution is murder.

Part 3

Episode number: 3

Overview: Dr Bickleigh's plans have been upset by Madeleine's sudden marriage to Denny Bourne. Even so, life without Julia is good-until the village gossips start prattling.

Part 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: Though Dr Bickleigh has been arrested for Julia's murder, the main evidence against him is his attempted poisoning of Madeleine and Chatford. Everything hinges on the potted-meat sandwiches.