The quality of these early Midsomer Murders was fabulous, they were so good, original high quality stories, which were brilliantly acted, the plots were intelligent but not confusing.
A suspicious death occurs at a new age commune, Bill Carter has a heated discussion with charismatic commune leader Ian Craigie and falls to his death, but did he fall, or was he pushed? The commune is full of some particularly interesting people, truths are revealed and more misdemeanors occur.
This boasts some of the battiest characters ever created. It's hard not to love May Cuttle played by Judy Cornwell, her nagging Barnaby and visions of Guyas Quintas. This week's comedy double act (there's so far one every episode) are Ken and Heather, they are absurd, but add a touch of humour, the matching clothes and head gear are fun, but the brothel revelation is hilarious, I loved the line of it being a Partnership like John Lewis, so funny.
Interesting to see Stephen Moyer back then, one of his earlier roles, he's rather good, apart from his dodgy hair style.
It's a very interesting story, with some interesting characters, the in jokes continue, Troy's driving, Joyce's cooking, it's very different to any other Midsomer I can think of. It's very satisfying, very good episode, with a really big ending.
8/10
A suspicious death occurs at a new age commune, Bill Carter has a heated discussion with charismatic commune leader Ian Craigie and falls to his death, but did he fall, or was he pushed? The commune is full of some particularly interesting people, truths are revealed and more misdemeanors occur.
This boasts some of the battiest characters ever created. It's hard not to love May Cuttle played by Judy Cornwell, her nagging Barnaby and visions of Guyas Quintas. This week's comedy double act (there's so far one every episode) are Ken and Heather, they are absurd, but add a touch of humour, the matching clothes and head gear are fun, but the brothel revelation is hilarious, I loved the line of it being a Partnership like John Lewis, so funny.
Interesting to see Stephen Moyer back then, one of his earlier roles, he's rather good, apart from his dodgy hair style.
It's a very interesting story, with some interesting characters, the in jokes continue, Troy's driving, Joyce's cooking, it's very different to any other Midsomer I can think of. It's very satisfying, very good episode, with a really big ending.
8/10