4:50 From Paddington

4:50 From Paddington is the third episode of Series 1. Previous Episode: The Murder at the Vicarage

Next Episode: A Murder is Announced

Transmitted: 26th December 2004

Viewers: 5.95 million

Synopsis
Miss Marple investigates the wealthy Crackenthorpe clan, believing a body to be hidden on their estate after a friend witnesses a brutal strangling murder occurring on a passing train.

Differences to the Original

 * The character of Dr Quimper is far gentler than in the original. He committed the murders for love, not money and Miss Marple makes no comment that he should be hanged.
 * This version includes the entirely invented character of Inspector Tom Campbell, an old friend of Miss Marple who presides over the case and provides Byran with a rival for Lucy's affections.
 * The method Miss Marple uses to reveal the murderer is different to the original.
 * Bryan is portrayed as an American.
 * Flashbacks that didn't appear in the original show that Harold raped Martine, before her husband died.