Maigret's Little Joke
- Episode aired Dec 24, 1963
- 50m
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The naked body of a doctor's wife is discovered.The naked body of a doctor's wife is discovered.The naked body of a doctor's wife is discovered.
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Myrtle Hurworth
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Doris Lang
- Madame Regnier
- (uncredited)
John Lawrence
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- TriviaAlthough Maigret's name appears in the titles of nearly all Georges Simenon's novels about the Inspector, this series usually amended the titles (or altered them completely) so as to leave his name out. As this was the final segment, however, his name was left in the title for this one time only.
- Crazy creditsPart of the plot of this final-ever episode is that Lucas (Ewen Solon) has obtained his promotion to Inspector. However in the end credits he is still credited as "Sgt. Lucas".
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Maigret's Little Joke
The final episode of the BBC series of Maigret. It follows on from the previous episode. Torrance's killer is sentenced to execution. Maigret has his arm in a sling after getting shot.
The Maigret's are off on holiday, a little fishing trip and the new promoted Inspector Lucas will be minding the police station.
When the naked body of the wife of Dr Javet is found in her apartment. Lucas investigates. The Javerts were meant to be holidaying in Nice, so her sudden return to Paris is puzzling.
Suspicion falls on Dr Negrel who worked at the practice and might have been having an affair with Mrs Javert.
Maigret meanwhile becomes involved, a young lady contacts him. Even before then he could not help sending anonymous notes to Lucas.
It soon becomes clear that Dr Javert is the main suspect but he has a good alibi and he set up Negrel.
It is up to Lucas to shred the doctor's story but he too has his own share of loyal lovers.
An enjoyable story, just enough of a stench of sleazy goings on that was popular in Simenon's works. Some
The series bows out with a little more location shooting in Paris. Also a change in the order of things, Lucas promoted and maybe Maigret getting on a bit.
The Maigret's are off on holiday, a little fishing trip and the new promoted Inspector Lucas will be minding the police station.
When the naked body of the wife of Dr Javet is found in her apartment. Lucas investigates. The Javerts were meant to be holidaying in Nice, so her sudden return to Paris is puzzling.
Suspicion falls on Dr Negrel who worked at the practice and might have been having an affair with Mrs Javert.
Maigret meanwhile becomes involved, a young lady contacts him. Even before then he could not help sending anonymous notes to Lucas.
It soon becomes clear that Dr Javert is the main suspect but he has a good alibi and he set up Negrel.
It is up to Lucas to shred the doctor's story but he too has his own share of loyal lovers.
An enjoyable story, just enough of a stench of sleazy goings on that was popular in Simenon's works. Some
The series bows out with a little more location shooting in Paris. Also a change in the order of things, Lucas promoted and maybe Maigret getting on a bit.
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- Runtime50 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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