February 21, 2008
- The Six Wives of Henry VIII: 1970s BBC Version…
Wow! I just finished re-watching The Six Wives of Henry VIII, and I am left flabbergasted! I loved this miniseries, and am so glad I was able to "get past" some reviewers' ideas. (…)
February 6, 2008
- Miss Marple Movies and Television Series…
Ordinarily, you probably don't think of Miss Marple as funny. That will change if you are able to see Margaret Rutherford's portrayal of Miss Marple. (…)
January 10, 2008
- To Serve Them All My Days… BBC Miniseries
The To Serve Them All My Days miniseries is based on the novel (of the same name) by R. F. Delderfield. I admit to not having read the novel, but I have seen the miniseries… and I love it! (…)
December 20, 2007
- Christmas Theme BBC Types of Mysteries…
Walter Wrote: I love BBC mysteries and I am trying to find shows with a Christmas Theme. I already watched Hercule Poirot's Christmas and loved it. (…)
July 22, 2007
- Mapp and Lucia… Definitely Cozy, Not Mystery…
What can I say? I know that I have mentioned (more than once!) E. F. Benson's charming series about Lucia… and her nemesis, Mapp. (…)
June 24, 2007
- Buy British… television series, that is!
Hmmmm…. I don't know if I should admit this… but my family doesn't watch any mystery shows together from the three major networks here in the States. (…)
June 16, 2007
- Michael Gambon's Maigret May Not Be French, but He's Très Magnifique…
If you can get over the obviously British accents coming out of the French characters, then you will surely enjoy the Maigret Collection, a 1990s mystery series that (again) comes to us from the British (Granada Television). (…)
June 14, 2007
- Are You Waiting for Waiting for God?
I have to confess that I absolutely love British comedies. (…)
June 12, 2007
- I, Claudius….I Simply Can't Believe This is from the 70s!!!
Everybody who hasn't seen I, Claudius, raise your hand. Perhaps it would be easier to ask for those who haven't seen I, Claudius to raise their hands in disbelief that they have missed one of the best (in my opinion) miniseries EVER. (…)
June 2, 2007
- House of Cards Trilogy
The House of Cards Trilogy is one of the finest BBC productions set in "modern days" that I can think of. Although the trilogy started in 1990, it doesn't seem at all dated to me. (…)
February 18, 2007
- House of Eliott……Definitely Cozy, Though Not a Mystery
My husband and I just finished watching the House of Eliott DVDs, and I'm not quite sure how I feel. (…)
December 3, 2006
- Inspector Alleyn Mysteries…..
If you are a Ngaio Marsh fan, and/or a fan of BBC productions, then you will surely enjoy the DVDs that feature Scotland Yard Inspector Roderyck Alleyn (as played by the wonderful Patrick Malahide.) The main characters are Inspector Allyen, his girlfriend, artist Agatha Troy (Belinda Lang) and Detective Inspector Fox (William Simons). Beware, though, if you expect over-the-top performances from these accomplished actors….Malahide's portrayal of Inspector Allyen is very upper crust British, without a lot of emotion. (…)
October 5, 2006
- Hetty Wainthropp Investigates
If you are looking for a mystery series to watch that is short on the gore and long on fun with a lot of "cozy-ness" thrown in, then look no more……. (…)
September 28, 2006
- Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries… the Lord Peter Wimsey-Harriet Vane Collection
The Lord Peter Wimsey-Harriet Vane 1987 BBC production includes three of Dorothy L. Sayers mystery novels: Strong Poison, Save His Carcase, and Gaudy Night. (…)
September 22, 2006
- Lord Peter Wimsey series…
One series that we particularly enjoy is the Lord Peter Wimsey series. Actually, there are two different versions of the Lord Peter Wimsey series (by the great author Dorothy L. Sayers)…. (…)
September 18, 2006
- Bless Me, Father series
This is a wonderful series for those who enjoy "gentle humor." The series is about a priest who has been at his parish for many years and now has to train a very young curate in the ways of the church. (…)
September 16, 2006
- Brother Cadfael series…..
Ellis Peters (Edith Pargeter) had the right idea when she came up with the Brother Cadfael character. (…)
September 14, 2006
- Barchester Chronicles miniseries…
Although, technically, the Barchester Chronicles miniseries is not a mystery, it certainly qualifies as "cozy." This miniseries is a favorite of ours— not only because of its terrific plot, or because it stars some wonderful actors (Geraldine McEwan, Nigel Hawthorne, Alan Rickman, Donald Pleasence, Clive Swift, Susan Hampshire, ETC) but also because the scenery is absolutely and wonderfully British. (…)