This remains one of my favourite episodes. They've all done stories about old rock bands reforming - Lewis, New Tricks, Taggart, Death in Paradise - and the infighting that ensues, usually about royalties, but this is in my opinion the best example of this particular sub genre.
There is so much to enjoy with some fine performances - especially by Phil Davis, and David Horovitch and Robin Weaver as the creepy servants, and Philip Madoc, but they are outshone by James Cosmo who puts in a superb performance.
Good to see the first appearance of Simon who hits it off with Cully, much to her dad's displeasure. Also good to see Barnaby reliving his youth and jamming with his heroes. The motives for the killer are totally believable. Even the music is OK (if you like that sort of thing).
One very tiny gripe - it would have been nice to see Rachel Davies in a meatier role, she was under-used and her character didn't really do much.
