Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries (Strong Poison / Have His Carcase / Gaudy Night) [VHS] | ![Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries (Strong Poison / Have His Carcase / Gaudy Night) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GY5BFR5SL._SL160_.jpg) | Directors: Christopher Hodson, Michael Simpson
Actors: Harriet Walter, Edward Petherbridge, Richard Morant, Sheila Burrell, Carol MacReady
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: Video
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Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 6956
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Discs: 3
Running Time: 500 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 8 x 4.9 x 4.2
ISBN: 0790766167
UPC: 794051162434
EAN: 9780790766164
ASIN: B000062XIG
Release Date: May 14, 2002
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Three Dorothy L. Sayers mysteries involving amateur sleuth extraordinaire Lord Peter Wimsey and the lovely Harriet Vane are realized to perfection in these 1987 BBC adaptations. In IStrong Poison/I, Harriet (Harriet Walter) is on trial for murder. Lord Peter (Edward Petherbridge) becomes enchanted by her and decides she cannot possibly be guilty. What follows are the twin stories of Lord Peter's search to find the real killer and his romantic pursuit of Harriet. Both are charming. As always, Sayers has plotted her story brilliantly, with a satisfying mystery and a sly comic touch (a gentle poke at the spiritualist movement is particularly fun). The period atmosphere is pulled off naturally and with close attention to detail, and the adaptation has a careful reverence for Sayers's novel. The performances are all remarkably strong. Petherbridge is perfect as Wimsey, revealing his brilliance and allowing him to be hopelessly in love without ever damaging his dignity. Walter plays Harriet with rich nuance, saying as much with her silences as she does with her lines, and Richard Morant is quietly fantastic as the remarkable Bunting.p Harriet, fresh from the trial, tries to get away from it all and ends up stumbling over a recently killed body in IHave His Carcass/I. Unable to resist a crime (or, for that matter, Harriet), Lord Peter is soon on the case. In IGaudy Night/I, Lord Peter is still proposing at frequent intervals, and Harriet, though unable to say yes, is also unable to send Lord Peter entirely away. But enough with the romance. As Wimsey heads off for some foreign service work, Harriet visits her Oxford alma mater and lands smack in the middle of a poison-pen scandal. Harriet's status as a mystery writer, naturally, means she's the one who should investigate. Sayers clearly had fun writing this one, using Harriet to gently tweak her own profession, at the same time both parodying and defending the cloistered life at a women's college. I--Ali Davis/I
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Three elegant murder mysteries adapted from the crime novels of Dorothy L. Sayers which chronicle the relationship of amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane unfolds in a realm of romance and intrigue. Includes the mysteries: "Strong Poison," "Have His Carcass" and "Gaudy Night."
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 old favorite July 5, 2010
MarthaK (W MA)
I love this series so much I bought this DVD to replace the video tapes I had.
Service with a smile May 23, 2010
Leanne T. Saundry
Entirely happy with all aspects of purchase.Goods arrived safely securely packed. Postage charge was reasonable I have total confidence in buying through Amazon. Thankyou!!!
Wonderful TV version of three Sayers novels. January 24, 2010
Peter W. Donovan
As a fan of the classic detective novels of Dorthy Sayers I found immense pleasure in these televison versions of three of the novels involving Harriet Vane. Unfortunately `Busman's Honeymoon' was not added to the three to make up the full four. Anyway here are the trio `Strong Poison' `Have His Carcase' and `Gaudy Night' with excellent action and production and with the background of the era (early nineteen thirties) faithfully reproduced. Perhaps beginners should read the novels as well.
br /Peter Donovan. January 2010.
Great British Acting January 11, 2010
Marie A. Dean (Missouri)
The Harriet Vane stories in the Peter Wimsey series are well-directed and well-cast. The edgy performances of both Walter and Petherbridge add to the romantic tension in the stories and give a "feel" for the period between the wars. None of the non-Harriet Vane stories are in this collection. Gaudy Night is especially well-done, and if you have read the books, you will not be disappointed.
Harriet Walter Edward Petherbridge: a match made in mystery heaven December 17, 2009
AgeeJim (NYC)
With the exception of Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes, I'm not a huge fan of the BBC mysteries, but this series is enormously appealing thanks to its stars. Harriet Walter is makes a delicious Harriet Vane, bringing a quick intelligence, depth of feeling and a sly humor to the role. Petherbridge is her perfect foil, making Wimsey both silly and smart, clever and warm. The quirky romance which is the through-line of the series makes it a timeless treat for the viewer.
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