Ep 5. Sleeping Murder

Miss Marple Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Sleeping Murder," is a murder-mystery episode that portrays the story of a young newly married woman named Gwenda Halliday. Gwenda and her husband, Giles, recently returned to England from New Zealand and are searching for a home for themselves. Gwenda is haunted by strange memories of a house she had never seen before, which make her feel anxious and unsettled.

Gwenda meets Miss Marple on a train and strikes up a conversation with her. Miss Marple listens to Gwenda's story, and her instincts tell her that there has to be more to it. Gwenda describes her memories as a child, recalling a large house with a garden that had a path running down the middle with purple flowers on the left and white flowers on the right. Strangely, Gwenda does not know where this house was or why it makes her so uncomfortable.

Gwenda, accompanied by Giles, visits a beautiful villa that they believe would be an ideal home for them. When they enter the house, however, Gwenda starts to recognize the strange layout and architecture. Gradually, the memories come flooding back, and she is overwhelmed with emotions. Gwenda believes she lived here as a child and makes it her mission to find out who previously owned the house.

Gwenda hires professionals to try to trace the house's history and eventually discovers that it was previously owned by a Maltese couple, Helen and Edward Corrigan. Gwenda holds a séance at the house with a group of friends, but the occasion turns out to be a terrifying experience for her, as she sees visions of a woman being strangled. After the séance, Gwenda is convinced that she has lived here before and that a murder has happened.

Miss Marple starts her investigation to clear up the house's past and to help Gwenda and Giles. Miss Marple finds some strange connections between Gwenda's memories and the Corrigans. She begins to suspect that there is a dark story behind the Corrigans’ mysterious past and that Gwenda's memories point to their involvement in it.

Miss Marple uncovers many secrets while investigating the Corrigans' past. The case becomes more complicated when the police find evidence of a woman's body buried in the garden. With the help of Miss Marple, the police investigate the house's history and the Corrigans' past lives, and the mystery starts unfolding bit by bit. Miss Marple digs deep into the past and determines to expose the truth.

Overall, Miss Marple Season 1 Episode 5 is a thrilling and suspenseful episode with twists and turns that keep you wanting more. The combination of Gwenda's mysterious memories and the dark past of the Corrigans creates an eerie atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The acting, writing, and direction are all top-notch, making this one of the best episodes of the series. If you love a good murder-mystery, then Miss Marple Season 1 Episode 5, titled "Sleeping Murder" should definitely be on your watch list.