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Ah, there's nothing quite like settling in and getting cosy with a complicated British country-estate murder. In the BBC adaptation of Dorothy Sayers's detective novel, the brilliant Lord Peter Wimsey brings his investigative talents to use close to home. His future brother-in-law is slain during a country retreat, and while there seems to be no shortage of possible suspects, the investigation quickly centres on Wimsey's brother Gerald, the Duke of Denver. The five-tape adaptation takes its delicious time in delving deeper into the psyche of the unhappy circle around the deceased, as Wimsey tries to avert a full trial of a peer of the realm. Ian Carmichael shines as Wimsey, one of English detective fiction's most memorable heroes--more nimble than Miss Marple, more wilful than Poirot, more upbeat than Adam Dalgliesh. All mystery fans need for a lovely and satisfying afternoon is this series and a couple of strong pots of tea. --Anne Hurley, Amazon.com
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dorothy L. Sayers writes many non-fiction books however among her best is the Lord Peter Wimsey series. I came to this series sort of though the back door. My first taste was the BBC productions with Petherbridge as Lord Peter that can now be found on DVD. So I read all of Dorothy’s books containing the relationship of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. Now it is time to go through the whole series.
Now I watch the one I missed in PBS. The first thing I notices was that Ian Carmichael talks much faster than Petherbridge. And all the people seem older. Of course Peter was supposed to be older when he met Harriet.
Lord Peter returns from Corsica. To find his older brother the Duke of Denver (David Langton) practically accused of murder. What is worse is his brother is not talking. So it is up to Peter to find out what happened and clear his brother.
In the process he puts his foot in it and practically gets all his relatives and friends accused. As with all Sayers’ stories nothing is simple there are overlapping plots and foolish deeds, as if Peter can not figure them out. On the side we learn a little about English society and ballistics.
They took the time to put just about everything relevant from the book in to this production. There were a few exceptions but not worth bothering about. The production is complete enough that you do not have to read the book.
I am glad they finally made a DVD version. However the one I watched was the tape series and I swear just as soon as you turn it on the part (episode) is over and it is time for the next tape as the story moves very fast.
This item is worth purchasing as you will want to replay it often.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The video, some may have said overlong, is still very good and a faithful adaptation of the book. The total physical appearance of Lord Peter may not be spot on, but I think the person that comes over in the acting is very close to the character in the books.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
...and absolutely vital for every admirer of Sayers' novel and of Ian Carmichael. The only fault is with the video's sound - I had to use maximum loudness to be able to follow the dialogue. But please: let's have more of it. Nine tailors, The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club - we simply deserve this. Now.
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Misleading Amazon Description
Viewers beware. On the Amazon web site the cast list is entirely wrong. This is not a Petherbridge Wimsey but a Carmichael Wimsey. It remains a wonderful DVD. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2006 by John Meyer
"Gerry, you've killed him!"
Lord Peter (Ian Carmichael) returns from Paris after reading that his older brother the Duke of Denver (David Langton) practically accused of murdering Capt. Read more
Published on 20 April 2005 by bernie
Truly fascinatin don't ye know!
It was SO good to see Lord Peter back on the screen - I bought this video just last week - and sat down to watch one episode - five hours later I was once again in the fascinatin'... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2000
AT LONG LAST WIMSEY IS BACK!
At long last, after 25 years of badgering the BBC Acorn Media have given us fans what we wanted. Ian Carmichael IS Lord Peter Wimsey. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2000 by therixens@ic24.net
Great video
Great video, very faithfull to the book. The only thing I did regret, was the fact that Ian Carmichael, though a good actor, didn't really correspond to Dorothy Sayers description... Read more
Published on 14 April 2000
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