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What BBC adaptation in 1983 launched the Dalgliesh TV series?

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The 1983 BBC adaptation of P.D. James's crime novel, "Death of an Expert Witness", marked the commencement of the Dalgliesh TV series. The series featured Roy Marsden in the lead role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh, a poetic and intuitive detective. The adaptation successfully brought James's intricate murder mysteries to life, capturing the essence of her characters and the complexities of their investigations.
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