Joan Hickson

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Characters played by Joan Hickson

Miss Marple — Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors (1992)

An experienced investigator who visits Stonygates, examines the household’s relationships and statements, and reconsiders her assumptions after an unusual test involving sounds and a hidden object.

Mrs. Radlett — Confessions of a Window Cleaner (1974)

Elizabeth's mother, representing traditional family values.

Mrs. Dukes — Carry On Girls (1973)

Eccentric hotel resident in Carry On Girls.

Miss Marple — Miss Marple: A Caribbean Mystery (1989)

Sent to Barbados to recover from severe bronchitis, she becomes involved in investigating Major Palgrave's suspicious poisoning and revises her theory to consider that a woman may be responsible.

Miss Marple — Miss Marple: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1992)

Miss Marple returns to St Mary Mead and investigates the death at the reception. She studies old film magazines, questions people connected with Marina Gregg, and works alongside the police to uncover the killer and the motive behind the concealed secrets.

Miss Marple — Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage (1986)

An observant elderly amateur detective who immediately doubts the suicide ruling due to the inconsistency of the revolver being held in the Colonel's right hand, knowing he was left-handed. She guides the investigation through keen deduction and community insight.

Miss Jane Marple — Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington (1987)

The central amateur detective who witnesses a murder with a friend. She independently deduces the dumping location near the Crackenthorpe estate, hires a housekeeper to investigate undercover, and ultimately solves the mystery after the police initially drop the case.

Mrs. Rivington — Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)

Mrs. Rivington is a witness consulted by Bobby Jones and Lady Frances Derwent during their investigation. She recalls that the missing Canadian became deeply disturbed after hearing about the death of a wealthy man, helping redirect suspicion toward the millionaire's affairs and possible inheritance motive.

Sister — Carry On Nurse (1959)

Nursing sister overseeing hospital ward duties.

Mrs. Groaker — Doctor in the House (1954)

Civilian character, minor role.

Mrs Grubb — Carry On Loving (1970)

Grubb family member in Carry On Loving, provides domestic comedy.

Mrs. Weston — Dracula (1968)

Mrs. Weston is controlled by Dracula and made to remove the garlic from Lucy’s bed. Her actions leave Lucy without that protection while the doctors are trying to understand and treat the danger. The plot identifies her through this act, which helps Dracula continue his attack on Lucy.

Career Overview

Joan Hickson has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Carry On Series with 6 titles. Signature works include Miss Marple: Nemesis, Miss Marple: The Body in the Library, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1906-08-05
Birth Place
Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q465125), public domain (CC0).