The aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the death of a young copywriter at a top advertising agency. Can Lord Peter solve the crime before more deaths occur?
The entire fourth series of the popular television show. 'Rumpole and the Old Old Story' concerns a murder at the Woodland Folk Garden Centre. 'Rumpole and the Blind Tasting' sees Rumpole (Leo McKern) defend a wine lover. 'Rumpole and the Official Secret' finds Rumpole involved when the eccentric Miss Tuttle gets in trouble with the Ministry of Defence. 'Rumpole and the Judge's Elbow' has Guthrie... Featherstone concerned about a case involving a massage parlour. 'Rumpole and the Bright Seraphim' sees Rumpole defend a soldier charged with the murder of his sergeant. Finally 'Rumpole's Last Case' finds the lawyer weighing up his future.
The first four episodes of the BBC drama series set in 1920's London. When the philandering Eliott dies penniless there is no inheritance for his daughters Beatrice and Evangeline to survive on. Forced to go into business their London dressmakiing enterprise grows into an industrial force to be reckoned with...
Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic detective Lord Peter Wimsey in this classic BBC adaptation of the novels by Dorothy L. Sayers. These five feature-length adaptations bring all the wit elegance and style of one of England's classiest detectives to the scene of the crime - five crimes to be exact - each one presenting an interesting challenge for this sharp-witted mastermind. Join Lord Peter Wimsey as he uncovers the mysteries of: Clouds of Witness; The Unpleasantness at The Bellona Club; Murder Must Advertise; The Nine Tailors; and Five Red Herrings. Set Comprises: Clouds Of Witness: During the Wimsey family retreat in Yorkshire Captain Cathcart the fiancee of Lord Peter's (Ian Carmichael) sister Mary Winsey receives an unwelcomed letter causing him to flee Riddlesdale Lodge in the middle of the night. But he is not the only one with departure plans. One Wimsey plans to escape in the early hours of the morning until she finds a body in the garden. The Unpleasantness At The Bellona Club: The plot of The Unpleasantness At The Bellona Club takes a new turn concentrating not on who did it? but moreover when was it done? A vast inheritance depends on the timing of the deaths of an elderly brother and sister - the sequence of deaths is the Big Question. Once this is established only then can Peter Wimsey's sleuthing turn to who the murderer is... Murder Must Advertise: The aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the death of a young copywriter at a top advertising agency. Can Lord Peter solve the crime before more deaths occur? The Nine Tailors: At the wedding of Sir Charles Thorpe's son an extremely valuable emerald necklace belonging to Lady Wilbraham is stolen. Thanks to Lord Wimsey's quick thinking the culprits are apprehended although the whereabouts of the jewels remain a mystery. Many years later when a mutilated unidentified corpse is found in the grave of the recently deceased Lady Thorpe Wimsey investigates and becomes embroiled in an attempt to recover the necklace that was stolen many years before. Five Red Herrings: When Lord Peter goes on holiday to Scotland he is hoping to do nothing more strenuous than catch some trout. Even Wimsey's loyal servant Bunter is looking forward to taking some time off to go painting. However when Bunter notices an easel in the distance but no sign of the artist Lord Peter is called into action. The easel belongs to an unpopular local artist Campbell whose body is discovered lying on the rocks below the popular vantage point. Was it an accidental fall? Wimsey suspects not and with six possible suspects he must use all of his detective skills to determine the five red herrings and expose the murderer.
Episodes 5 - 8 of the BBC drama series set in 1920's London. When the philandering Eliott dies penniless there is no inheritance for his daughters Beatrice and Evangeline to survive on. Forced to go into business their London dressmakiing enterprise grows into an industrial force to be reckoned with...
Set in the lively and sophisticated London fashion world in the 1920s House Of Elliot chronicles the adventures of Evie and Beatrice Elliot (Louise Lombard and Stella Gonet) two sisters whose large family wealth was squandered by their irresponsible father and who are now determined to make it big in the glamorous but cut-throat fashion industry. This Box Set contains the entire third season
BBC drama series set in 1920's London.
The Davros Collection contains the following: Doctor Who: Genesis Of The Daleks: This classic Doctor Who story was voted number one in a poll by Doctor Who Magazine. Starring fans' favourite Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor Genesis of the Daleks introduces the merciless villain Davros (Michael Wisher) and tells the terrifying story of how the Daleks came to be. Doctor Who: Destiny of The Daleks: The Doctor and Romana find themselves on Skaro and are forced to be military advisers to the Daleks' enemy Movellans while the Daleks revive Davros. Destiny of the Daleks stars the much loved Tom Baker as the fourth Doctor alongside Lalla Ward as a newly regenerated Romana and David Gooderson the most notorious villain Davros. Doctor Who: Resurrection of the Daleks: Captured in a Time Corridor the Doctor (Peter Davison) and his companions are forced to land on 20th Century Earth after being diverted by the Daleks. It is here that the true purpose of the Time Corridor becomes apparent: after 90 years of imprisonment Davros is to be liberated to assist in the resurrection of his army. But not even the Daleks foresee the poisonous threat presented by their creator. Indeed who would suspect Davros of wanting to destroy his own Daleks - and why? Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks : Davros plans to create a whole new army of Daleks with which to take control of the Universe and it is up to the Doctor (Colin Baker) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) to stop him... Doctor Who: Remembrance of the Daleks Special Edition: The Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) returns to London in 1963 to deal with some loose ends involving an ancient and powerful Time Lord device. Things however get messy very quickly when two competing factions of Daleks are also after the same thing. Davros Audio Stories: This special edition box set contains an exclusive compilation of all 7 Davros audio stories plus an exclusive brand new audio story - The Davros Mission written by Nicholas Briggs. In this new audio drama specially commissioned for this box set Davros is taken by the Daleks for trial and imminent execution. But even in his darkest hour he finds allies and an insatiable cunning to survive.
The aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the death of a young copywriter at a top advertising agency. Can Lord Peter solve the crime before more deaths occur?
Leo McKern stars as the irrepressible Horace Rumpole in this classic series written by the barrister-playwright Sir John Mortimer.
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