The Holy Thief

Episode aired Jun 23, 1998
TV-14
1h 16m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

201

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George Irving and Benedict Sandiford in Mystery!: Cadfael (1994)

Crime Drama Mystery

Ramsey Abbey in Cambridgeshire puts in a claim for the remains of St. Winifred, whose reliquary is the object of prayer and lucrative donations to Shrewsbury Abbey.Ramsey Abbey in Cambridgeshire puts in a claim for the remains of St. Winifred, whose reliquary is the object of prayer and lucrative donations to Shrewsbury Abbey.Ramsey Abbey in Cambridgeshire puts in a claim for the remains of St. Winifred, whose reliquary is the object of prayer and lucrative donations to Shrewsbury Abbey.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

201

YOUR RATING

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Trivia
The Shrine of St Winifred would remain at Shrewsbury Abbey for another four centuries --until both it and the Abbey were destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540.

Goofs
No coins are seen falling into the donation collection casket, the actors are miming dropping coins and a chinking sound effect was added later.

Quotes
Prior Robert: Brother Cadfael was a soldier.
Prior Herluin: He came to God late then?
Brother Cadfael: I came when he called.

Soundtracks
Oh My Love Has Golden Hair
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Performed by Louise Delamere

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Featured review

6/10

Technically terrible

What could have been a really good episode was severely hampered by terrible editing. The plot was good, and Cadfael's sleuthing excellent. But the edits were so sharp and did time jumps so quickly, it was sometimes difficult to follow. We found ourselves saying "that doesnt make any sense", or "wait, how did she get out of there without being seen" etc, numerous times. Unusual for a normally really well done show.

But, it's Cadfael. Always enjoyable, and the last 30 minutes or so seemed to level out. Derek Jacobi, perfection in the role as always.