The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - "For the Sake of Elena" - 8:00 pm Friday, December 26 on KBTC HDTV

About this Broadcast

For the Sake of Elena

Season 1, Episode 3

Lynley and Havers investigate the murder of a deaf student at Cambridge who turns out to have been pregnant.

repeat 2002 English HD Level Unknown Stereo

Mystery & Suspense Police Adaptation Crime Drama

Cast & Crew

Nathaniel Parker (Actor) .. Thomas Lynley

Sharon Small (Actor) .. Barbara Havers

Lesley Vickerage (Actor) .. Helen Lynley

Sophie Ward (Actor)

Tim Pigott-Smith (Actor)

Cherie Lunghi (Actor)

Samantha Baker (Actor) .. Elena Weaver

James Hillier (Actor) .. Adam Jenn

June Watson (Actor) .. Mrs. Havers

Shaun Prendergast (Actor) .. Sheehan

Selina Cadell (Actor) .. Glynn Weaver

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Did You Know..

Nathaniel Parker (Actor) .. Thomas Lynley

Born: May 18, 1962
Birthplace: London, England

Trivia: Perhaps best known for his work in American and British theater, Nathaniel Parker occasionally appears in feature films and on television. Born and raised in London, Parker studied drama at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art; he began his professional career in1986, in a Young Vic's production of Romeo and Juliet. After that, he spent two years with the Royal Shakespeare Company where he garnered international acclaim for his performance opposite Dustin Hoffman in Sir Peter Hall's production of The Merchant of Venice, which played on both sides of the Atlantic. Parker made his feature debut in War Requiem, the first British made-for-television film to receive theatrical release. Some of his more notable films include Squanto: A Warrior's Tale (1995) and Mel Gibson's version of Hamlet (1990), in which Parker played Laertes.

Sharon Small (Actor) .. Barbara Havers

Lesley Vickerage (Actor) .. Helen Lynley

Born: July 01, 1961

Sophie Ward (Actor)

Born: December 30, 1964
Birthplace: London

Trivia: British supporting and occasional leading actress Sophie Ward made her film debut in Full Circle (aka The Haunting of Julia) (1977) and did not appear in films again until Shocking Accident in 1982. The daughter of actor Simon Ward, her subsequent film appearances have been sporadic.

Tim Pigott-Smith (Actor)

Born: May 13, 1946
Died: April 07, 2017
Birthplace: Rugby, Warwickshire, England

Trivia: First role was the mother-in-law in a school production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Offered a role in a series that filmed in Los Angeles, he turned it down and recommitted to stage acting in London. Was engaged in long-standing prank with Judi Dench in which they tried to hide a black glove in each other's productions. Played both Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson at different points in his career; also wrote two children's books about the Baker Street Irregulars. Awarded the Order of the British Empire for his acting shortly before his death.

Cherie Lunghi (Actor)

Born: April 04, 1952
Birthplace: Nottingham, England

Trivia: British leading lady Cherie Lunghi got her movie career off to a splendid start with a plum "legendary" role. In 1981's Excalibur, Lunghi was awarded with several ethereal close-ups by virtue of her portrayal of Lady Guenevere. Four years later, she was cast as Michal, first wife of the title character (played by Richard Gere) in King David (1985). Other period assignments in Cherie Lunghi's repertoire include the Sherlock Holmes escapade The Sign of Four (1983) and the World War II-era romantic drama Letters to an Unknown Lover (1985). She appeared in the biblical epic King David, and went on to act in various projects including The Mission, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Jack and Sarah, and the scathing satire Burn Hollywood Burn. As the 21st century began she appeared in Back to the Secret Garden and had a handful of television appearances before being cast in a major part in the series Secret Diary of a Call Girl. After that program came to an end, Lunghi was cast in the 2011comedy Love's Kitchen.