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The Ruth Rendell Mysteries•Season 11•Episode 8

The Lake of Darkness

6.9/10 · 93 votesMay 3, 199960 min

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 11•+0.3 vs season avg

Quiet accountant Martin wins the lottery, but things take a turn for the worse when he meets Francesca, who is not what she seems.

Directed byBruce MacDonald

Written byPeter Hammond

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Seasons12

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Season 11 Episodes9

Going Wrong: Part One

Going Wrong: Part Two

Going Wrong: Part Three

Road Rage: Part One

Road Rage: Part Two

You Can't Be Too Careful

The Orchard Walls

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The Lake of Darkness

The Fallen Curtain

Cast4

George Baker

George Baker

Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford

Christopher Ravenscroft

Christopher Ravenscroft

Det. Insp. Burden

L

Louie Ramsay

Dora Wexford

Diane Keen

Diane Keen

Jenny Burden

Crew4

D

Dominic Barlow

Production Manager

K

Kenny Palmer

Props

B

Bruce MacDonald

Director

Peter Hammond

Peter Hammond

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Lake of Darkness" is episode 8 of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries season 11. It scored 6.9/10 from 93 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Bruce MacDonald and written by Peter Hammond, it aired on May 3, 1999.

Next: E9 · The Fallen Curtain Best of Season 11