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PD James' The Adam Dalgliesh Chronicles
Roy Marsden IS Dalgliesh in the fine series of dramatisation of P D James first ten novels featuring the poetry writing thinking persons detective.
Initially the BBC selected the most suitable novels for adaptation, and in the case of "Death of an Expert Witness" considerably deepening the characterisation in the process, reading the book after seeing the series is something of a shock.
As a result of the dramatisations P D James gained a greater awareness of the potential of Dalgliesh and wrote one of the really great crime novels "A Taste for Death" also one of the best dramatisations.
Four novels were adapted in shorter three episode formats, the two early novels "Unnatural Causes" and "A Mind for Murder) are the least satisfactory, but are faithful to the novels in the author's earlier style.
I find "Original Sin" a fine series and faithful to the book. In "A Certain Justice" P D James took a change of direction with other characters dominating the earlier part and Dalgliesh appearing later, it is faithful to the book but does not meet normal expectations.
The extras are three interviews with Roy Marsden, and the transfers excellent.
Absolute must for fans.
Roy Marsden IS Dalgliesh in the fine series of dramatisation of P D James first ten novels featuring the poetry writing thinking persons detective.
Initially the BBC selected the most suitable novels for adaptation, and in the case of "Death of an Expert Witness" considerably deepening the characterisation in the process, reading the book after seeing the series is something of a shock.
As a result of the dramatisations P D James gained a greater awareness of the potential of Dalgliesh and wrote one of the really great crime novels "A Taste for Death" also one of the best dramatisations.
Four novels were adapted in shorter three episode formats, the two early novels "Unnatural Causes" and "A Mind for Murder) are the least satisfactory, but are faithful to the novels in the author's earlier style.
I find "Original Sin" a fine series and faithful to the book. In "A Certain Justice" P D James took a change of direction with other characters dominating the earlier part and Dalgliesh appearing later, it is faithful to the book but does not meet normal expectations.
The extras are three interviews with Roy Marsden, and the transfers excellent.
Absolute must for fans.
57 of 64 people found the following review helpful
The first six stories here are all very long and each require a double DVD to tell their tale. They are: 'Death of an Expert Witness', 'Shroud for a Nightingale', 'Cover Her Face', 'The Black Tower', 'A Taste for Death' and 'Devices and Desires'. Roy Marsden is cool, imposing and authoritative throughout all of these episodes and does a great job of bringing Adam Dalgliesh to life. Production values are old-fashioned by today's standards, but the quality is unmistakable.
The final four stories are all much shorter and are abysmal in comparison. They are: 'Unnatural Causes', 'A Mind to Murder', 'Original Sin' and 'A Certain Justice'. In these episodes Dalgliesh has been transformed and is largely unrecognisable to his former self. Increased technology does nothing to mask poor production; everything from the script to the editing in these stories is lackluster and ham fisted. After sitting through the final four discs in this set, one is left with little doubt as to why Roy Marsden gave up the role.
If you are a P.D. James fan, try and pick up the first six Adam Dalgliesh stories on their own.
The final four stories are all much shorter and are abysmal in comparison. They are: 'Unnatural Causes', 'A Mind to Murder', 'Original Sin' and 'A Certain Justice'. In these episodes Dalgliesh has been transformed and is largely unrecognisable to his former self. Increased technology does nothing to mask poor production; everything from the script to the editing in these stories is lackluster and ham fisted. After sitting through the final four discs in this set, one is left with little doubt as to why Roy Marsden gave up the role.
If you are a P.D. James fan, try and pick up the first six Adam Dalgliesh stories on their own.
40 of 45 people found the following review helpful
At first the earlier episodes of this P D James classic series seem slow paced in comparision with today's fast moving television dramas. However this is soon outwayed by intricate plots and a greater depth of character than we have now come to expect.
Roy Marsden is the definitive Dalgliesh, mixing the character's high intellect with soft spoken manner to a tee.
As you watch more of the episodes you find yourself unable to wait to watch the next.
Excellent for any lover of detective drama that actually allows the viewer to think for themselves.
Roy Marsden is the definitive Dalgliesh, mixing the character's high intellect with soft spoken manner to a tee.
As you watch more of the episodes you find yourself unable to wait to watch the next.
Excellent for any lover of detective drama that actually allows the viewer to think for themselves.
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I'm trying to replace old VHS tapes with DVD's. This item fits the bill perfectly for the PD James series. Good value, arrived soon after ordering.
Published 19 months ago by Elle
Comments by Michael Calum Jacques, author of '1st Century Radical'.
Customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars Drama and Detection! Comments by Michael Calum Jacques
This suitably presented DVD set contains the T.V. Read more
This suitably presented DVD set contains the T.V. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by Michael Calum Jacques
Measured Detection, Measured Diction
Roy Marsden made the role of Dalgleish his own. This is the kind of policeman English people like and there are parallels to Inspector Morse: a thoughtful senior detective, caring,... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2008 by Ian Millard
A SLOW PACED BUT CLEVER DETECTIVE SERIES.
This PD James series is a true detective classic in the style of a modern Agatha Christie. Starring dour and precise Superintendant/Commander Adam Dalgliesh who has lost his wife... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2007 by NEO
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