---
title: "Shroud for a Nightingale"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shroud-for-a-nightingale-1984"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 77143
imdb_id: null
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 5
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shroud for a Nightingale (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shroud-for-a-nightingale-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shroud for a Nightingale is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Mystery. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Returning Series. Spans 1 seasons and 5 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A nursing student’s deadly extortion leads detectives into a poisonous mystery."

### Why Watch
- Classic detective duo investigation
- 1984 period production adds atmosphere
- Intriguing murder premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- May feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains themes of murder and extortion, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mystery, period, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/shroud-for-a-nightingale-1984#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: P. D. James
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV1

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Roy Marsden** as *Adam Dalgliesh*
- **Joss Ackland** as *Stephen Courtney-Briggs*
- **Sheila Allen** as *Matron Mary Taylor*
- **Liz Fraser** as *Sister Mavis Gearing*
- **Thelma Whiteley** as *Sister Ethel Brumfett*
- **Andree Evans** as *Sister Hilda Rolfe*
- **John Vine** as *DS John Massingham*
- **Rosalyn Elvin** as *Madeleine Goodall*
- **Natalie Ogle** as *Christine Dakers*
- **Judi Maynard** as *Julia Pardoe*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Shroud for a Nightingale?
It is a mystery television series.

### Q: When was Shroud for a Nightingale released?
The series was released in 1984.

### Q: Who are the main investigators in the story?
Commander Dalgliesh and Inspector Massingham lead the investigation.

### Q: What event triggers the investigation?
A nursing student is fatally poisoned during a routine procedure.

### Q: Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
It deals with murder and extortion, so it is better suited for mature audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shroud for a Nightingale — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/77143)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*