Jemima Shore

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Jemima Shore
First appearance Quiet as a Nun
Last appearancePolitical Death
Created by Antonia Fraser
Portrayed by Maria Aitken
Patricia Hodge
In-universe information
GenderFemale
OccupationInvestigative journalist
NationalityBritish

Jemima Shore is a fictional character created by Antonia Fraser. [1] A television investigative reporter, she has appeared in a series of crime novels and also within two separate television shows. She was first introduced in the 1977 novel Quiet as a Nun , which was adapted for television as a six-part serial for the ITV anthology series Armchair Thriller in 1978. Further novels were the basis of the 1983 TV series Jemima Shore Investigates .

Contents

Novels

Television

Fraser's character has been the basis of two television series which were broadcast in the United Kingdom: the 1978 Armchair Thriller six-part serial Quiet as a Nun with Maria Aitken as Jemima Shore, [2] and a twelve episode omnibus series in 1983, Jemima Shore Investigates , starring Patricia Hodge in the title role. Both series were produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Raffray, Nathalie (31 May 2019). "Lady Antonia Fraser in fundraising Q&A at Kensal Rise Library". Kilburn Times . Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  2. ↑ Roberts, Jerry (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press p. 16. ISBN   978-0-8108-6378-1.
  3. ↑ Senter, Al (27 May 2016). "Patricia Hodge: 'Without rep, actors have no blueprint for how to behave'". The Stage . Retrieved 10 February 2020.


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