A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery (1987– )

A gentleman sleuth solves mysteries and falls in love with a detective novelist.

Stars:

Harriet Walter, Edward Petherbridge, Richard Morant

Won 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Harriet Walter	...	Harriet Vane (10 episodes, 1987)
Edward Petherbridge	...	Lord Peter Wimsey (10 episodes, 1987)
Richard Morant	...	Bunter (10 episodes, 1987)

Storyline

A gentleman sleuth solves mysteries and falls in love with a detective novelist.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 1987 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), NOVA/WGBH Boston

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A Mystery and a Love story

Written and set in the 1920s, Lord Peter Whimsey and Harriet Vane go on adventures solving mysteries while falling in love. Lord Peter (Edward Petherbridge) is an aristocrat with links to the British Government, he is an accomplished musician and dancer. Harriet Vane (Harriet Walter) is one of the first women to graduate from Oxford (like the author) and a writer of mysteries (like the author). So many people see Harriet and a representation of Dorothy L. Sayers while Peter is her fantasy partner. Peters manservant Bunter (Richard Morant) is always on hand to assist.

The 52 minute episodes are sometimes shown in groups. First is Strong Poison where Harriet is a suspect. Episode 1,2,3 Then Have His Carcase where they find a body in Dorset Episode 4,5,6,7 Lastly Gaudy Night, Harriet goes back to her Oxford College to find who is writing threatening letters to the staff.