A new adaptation of Georges Simenon's Inspector Maigret, the French police inspector who solves murders with a dogged determination reminiscent of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot.

Several actors have played Maigret over the years, Charles Laughton being the first, with Michael Gambon's performances being very popular.

Critics were not all that enthused about his performances, perhaps unable to enjoy his playing a serious role, but I thought that he is just excellent. His dry, expressionless performances reminds me of Michael Kitchen who was so fabulous in "Foyles War."

Maigret Sets A Trap A serial killer is stalking the streets. Five women are dead and people are afraid to go out after dark. The newspapers are rife with speculation. And Chief Superintendent Maigret is without a lead and under great pressure…

Maigret’s Dead Man An agitated man calls the Police judiciaire asking for Maigret. He claims he's being followed by someone trying to kill him. Before Maigret can get the details he hangs up. That night, his body is found, stabbed to death. Ridden with guilt for not having saved “his" dead man, Maigret is determined to find the murderer.

Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Shaun Dingwall, Leo Staar, Lucy Cohu, Aidan McArdle, David Dawson, Fiona Shaw, Rebecca Night.

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