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.


"Gerry, you've killed him!"   April 20, 2005
B. Chandler (Arlington, Texas)
Lord Peter (Ian Carmichael) returns from Paris after reading that his older brother the Duke of Denver (David Langton) practically accused of murdering Capt. Dennis Cathcart (Anthony Ainley) the soon to be husband of Lady Mary Wimsey (Rachel Herbert), Peters sister. What is worse is his brother is not talking "They have to prove I did it." 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.

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 on video tape, which can now be found on DVD and as a set of Lord Peter stories. 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 that 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.

I swear just as soon as you turn it on the part (episode) is over and it is time for the next DVD as the story moves very fast.

This item is worth purchasing as you will want to replay it often.




Truly fascinatin don't ye know!   December 11, 2000
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

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' unreal world of Wimsey - the plot was a delight; Glyn Houston was spot on as Bunter but ten stars to Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter - he will be forever THE LORD PETER for me - I'm just thrilled I've got him on tape and can order more in the series - when can I get my favourite FIVE RED HERRINGS - it has the most amazing plot twists! Hats off to Lord Peter!


AT LONG LAST WIMSEY IS BACK!   August 26, 2000
therixens@ic24.net (London)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

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. He matches the sense of fun evident in the books, the wit and above all the sheer charm of Wimsey. Let's have the rest: Unpleasantness at The Bellona Club, Murder Must Advertise, The Nine Tailors and last but not least Five Red Herrings.

Superb stuff!