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THE MOONSTONE

TOP ROW: Godfrey Ablewhite (Stewart Clarke), Mr. Murthwaite (Guy Henry), Penelope (Misa Cole), Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer), Superintendent Seegrave (Mike Wozniak), Ezra Jennings (Trevor Fox), Mr Briff (David Calder), Dr Candy (Jeremy Swift), Rosanna Spearman (Jane Mcgrath), Sergeant Cuff John Thomson). SITTING DOWN: Miss Clack (Sarah Hadland), Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver), Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards), Lady Verinder (Sophie Ward). SEATED ON FLOOR: Guridian (Jag Sanghera).
Courtesy of Ray Burmiston / King Bert Productions
TOP ROW: Godfrey Ablewhite (Stewart Clarke), Mr. Murthwaite (Guy Henry), Penelope (Misa Cole), Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer), Superintendent Seegrave (Mike Wozniak), Ezra Jennings (Trevor Fox), Mr Briff (David Calder), Dr Candy (Jeremy Swift), Rosanna Spearman (Jane Mcgrath), Sergeant Cuff John Thomson). SITTING DOWN: Miss Clack (Sarah Hadland), Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver), Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards), Lady Verinder (Sophie Ward). SEATED ON FLOOR: Guridian (Jag Sanghera).

Airs Tuesdays, March 30, 2021 from 7:55 - 10 p.m. & April 6 from 7:45 - 9:15 p.m. on KPBS 2

Five-Part Drama Series Based On The Novel By Wilkie Collins

Set in Victorian England, THE MOONSTONE centers on the theft of a cursed but priceless diamond. When Franklin Blake returns to England, he is forced to face the ghosts he fled a year ago when the Moonstone, a priceless Indian diamond, was stolen.

Don't miss this fresh adaptation of English literature’s first great detective novel.

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THE MOONSTONE: Trailer

EPISODE GUIDE:

Episode 1 repeats Tuesday, March 30 at 7:55 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Franklin Blake must find a stolen diamond before the love of his life is lost forever.

Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver), Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.
Ray Burmiston / Copyright: King Bert Productions
Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver), Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.

Episode 2 repeats Tuesday, March 30 at 8:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Following the shock of the Moonstone's disappearance, Sergeant Cuff is called in.

Sgt. Cuff (John Thomson) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.
Courtesy of Irene Cooper / Copyright: King Bert Productions
Sgt. Cuff (John Thomson) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.

Episode 3 repeats Tuesday, March 30 at 9:20 p.m. on KPBS 2 - Rachel's cousin Miss Clack arrives and provides Franklin with some information.

Miss Clack (Sarah Hadland) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.
Courtesy of Paul Stephenson / King Bert Productions
Miss Clack (Sarah Hadland) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.

Episode 4 repeats Tuesday, April 6 at 7:45 p.m on KPBS 2 - The Verinder's solicitor Mr. Bruff discovers that Godfrey has proposed to Rachel.

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Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.
Courtesy of Paul Stephenson / King Bert Productions
Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.

Episode 5 repeats Tuesday, April 6 at 8:30 p.m on KPBS 2 - After a meeting with Rachel, Franklin returns to the Verinder house to seek answers.

Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards), Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.
Courtesy of Irene Cooper / Copyright: King Bert Productions
Rachel Verinder (Terenia Edwards), Franklin Blake (Joshua Silver) and Gabriel Betteredge (Leo Wringer) in a scene from THE MOONSTONE.

This five-part drama series is from BBC Studios.