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A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery

1987 · 1 season

A genteel, talky 1930s mystery that savours wit and slow-burning romance over thrills.

Created by
Michael Simpson
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Overview
Three elegant murder mysteries adapted from the crime novels of Dorothy L. Sayers. Set in the 1930s, the relationship of amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and mystery writer Harriet Vane unfolds in a realm of romance and intrigue.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Mystery, love, class, justice
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
Note
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Created by
Michael Simpson
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism7
    Romance6
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, crime, mystery
    Created by
    Michael Simpson
    Written by
    Philip Broadley
    Starring
    Edward Petherbridge, Harriet Walter, Richard Morant, Peter Benson, Arthur Cox, Simon Cuff, Romney Marsh, Michael Troughton
    Length
    1 seasons, 10 episodes, 55 min each
    Network
    BBC Two
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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