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Inspector Leach
A war-scarred local detective who is drawn into the gathering at Gull’s Point.
AGATHA CHRISTIE · COMPLETE BBC IPLAYER SERIES GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 3
TOWARDS ZERO
The house turns deadly
The setup
Sylvia has seen Inspector Leach jump from the cliff. At Gull’s Point, the difficult gathering continues, with old resentments and new jealousies still unresolved.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
10 peopleThe only names you need
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Lady Tressilian
The formidable owner of Gull’s Point and aunt at the centre of the divided household.
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Nevile Strange
A celebrated tennis player whose divorce and new marriage dominate the newspapers.
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Audrey Strange
Nevile’s former wife and childhood companion, returning to Gull’s Point after their divorce.
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Kay Elliott-Strange
Nevile’s new wife, uneasy about sharing the house with Audrey.
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Thomas Royde
A family connection returning from abroad with an old grievance against Nevile.
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Mary Aldin
Lady Tressilian’s companion, whose letters bring Thomas back to the house.
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Mr Frederick Treves
The family solicitor and Sylvia’s guardian, valued for his calm judgement.
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Mac
Nevile’s new valet, whose real reason for coming to Gull’s Point is initially hidden.
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Louis Morel
A charming fixer at the Easterhead hotel with a private connection to Kay.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Four clear stops for each mystery-packed episode. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Murder, drugging, suicide aftermath, infidelity, drowning references and family abuse.