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The Absence of Emily

The rich, bossy Norma owns a big house and allows her sister Emily and lazy brother-in-law Bob to live at the lodge. One day, Emily vanishes without explanation, and Norma suspects Bob of killing her for a life insurance pay-out. Norma unwisely makes a noise about her suspicions - but while Bob has a sinister side to him, he is rather more subtle than that...

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  • Originally Aired July 25, 1982
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating Great Britain 15
  • Production Code 063695
  • Network ITV1
  • Sensitive Content & Trigger Warnings Alcohol Profanity Smoking / Tobacco
  • Created November 5, 2013 by
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  • Modified July 27, 2022 by
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Name Type Role
Denis Cannan Writer
William Moore Guest Star
Frances Tomelty Guest Star
Derek Anders Guest Star
Susan Tracy Guest Star
Diana King Guest Star
Patsy Byrne Guest Star
Anthony Valentine Guest Star
Patrick McAlinney Guest Star
Alan Gibson Director
John Rosenberg Director
Jack Ritchie Director