The portrayal of the no nonsense copper played by George Baker is so realistic. As usual, this Rendell mystery is well written. It is worth note that this is one of Idris Elba's first acting jobs at least on TV. Not many lines but it is after all Idris Elba.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (TV Series)
Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Three (1987)
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A bit clunky.
Sleepin_Dragon15 May 2024
Wexford and Burden have their first tangible clue, a gold lighter, inscribed with the name, Anne, they try to discover its origin. Anne's body is still absent, so pinning a murder charge is proving difficult.
It really is a dowdy production, read the book, it's a cracking story, and the cleverness of the mystery does come through, but the horrible music, clunky camera work and less than natural acting make it a somewhat laborious watch.
There are some nice guest performances, Neville Phillips, George Baker and Robert Reynolds all appeared in the same Joan Hickson Miss Marple, At Bertram's Hotel.
Kate Eaton, who played Jan, appears in the final classic Doctor Who adventure, Survival, a small role, but a memorable one, a little wooden here, amusing the way Dora worried that her daughter was moving in with ......a gay woman.
I'll be glad to reach the end, I can't lie.
6/10.
It really is a dowdy production, read the book, it's a cracking story, and the cleverness of the mystery does come through, but the horrible music, clunky camera work and less than natural acting make it a somewhat laborious watch.
There are some nice guest performances, Neville Phillips, George Baker and Robert Reynolds all appeared in the same Joan Hickson Miss Marple, At Bertram's Hotel.
Kate Eaton, who played Jan, appears in the final classic Doctor Who adventure, Survival, a small role, but a memorable one, a little wooden here, amusing the way Dora worried that her daughter was moving in with ......a gay woman.
I'll be glad to reach the end, I can't lie.
6/10.
Wolf to the Slaughter: Part Three
Prismark101 March 2021
One of the reasons why the pacing is an issue. Time is spent on the family life of both Wexford and Burden.
I guess that it is to give them a rounded character, although Burden comes across as a little judgemental. Wexford is a bit more of a wise old owl.
Then there is the story of Drayton's infatuation with Linda Grover, despite Wexford telling him to be careful.
Wexford and Burden need to trace a gold lighter with an inscription. Hoping this would provide a clue but it leads to a dead end, well a dead accountant.
I guess that it is to give them a rounded character, although Burden comes across as a little judgemental. Wexford is a bit more of a wise old owl.
Then there is the story of Drayton's infatuation with Linda Grover, despite Wexford telling him to be careful.
Wexford and Burden need to trace a gold lighter with an inscription. Hoping this would provide a clue but it leads to a dead end, well a dead accountant.
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