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Lord Peter Wimsey

1972–1975 · 5 seasons

A leisurely, well-mannered puzzle in tweed and candlelight, more about wit and period charm than suspense.

Starring
Ian Carmichael, Glyn Houston, Derek Newark
Overview
Lord Peter Death Bredon Wimsey is the fictional protagonist in a series of detective novels and short stories by Dorothy L. Sayers. A dilettante who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective. These are the TV Mini Series that were produced following the stories in the novels.

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Starring
Ian Carmichael, Glyn Houston, Derek Newark
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • mystery
    • class
    • deception
    • justice
    • loyalty
    Places
    • countryside
    • single country house
    • big city
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • procedural
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour4
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight3

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    Length
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