tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post7208610974645043609..comments2024-02-22T17:59:50.213-05:00Comments on in so many words...: Tuesday Forgotten (or Overlooked) Television: INSPECTOR ALLEYN MYSTERIES (1990's) starring Patrick MalahideYvettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-15819317896197466482016-11-14T10:36:22.505-05:002016-11-14T10:36:22.505-05:00Better late than never, Lesley. Welcome. Of course...Better late than never, Lesley. Welcome. Of course it's very difficult to tell an entire book in 90 minutes. The only way that might happen is if each book were a serial in and of itself. But even then, they wouldn't be able to help tinkering with it. Film-makers always think they can improve on perfection. <br /><br />I'm not familiar with your books, Lesley. I'll be sure to correct that oversight in the coming year. <br /><br />P.S. Sorry to read about your recent fall, wishing you a speedy recovery.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-57017081947387000442016-11-14T06:05:20.735-05:002016-11-14T06:05:20.735-05:00Over two years late to this post, but it popped up...Over two years late to this post, but it popped up while I was doing some research. I'm a Brit, and have been reading Marsh since I was nine years old. When the first TV adaptation appeared I was horrified at how the story had been bowdlerised, but now I accept them as what they are - something on their own, as most Television adaptations are, including Ruth Rendell, Christie and PD James. It was the influence of Marsh, Sayers and Allingham that dictated my choice of career, and I now follow in their footsteps.Lesley Cookmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699182779296799170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-65437769757038871012014-09-07T08:29:41.003-04:002014-09-07T08:29:41.003-04:00Thanks for that Yvette, though i suspect it might ...Thanks for that Yvette, though i suspect it might have been better if I;d just asked you to list the few you don't like all that much!! :) review is now up - don't hate me ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-89633975786387043052014-09-05T13:48:36.907-04:002014-09-05T13:48:36.907-04:00Well, except for DEATH IN WHITE TIE and LAST DITCH...Well, except for DEATH IN WHITE TIE and LAST DITCH, I'm not keen on those other titles either, Sergio.. As usual for a long time prolific author, Marsh had a few books that didn't live up to expectations. Here are the ones I most definitely recommend: DIED IN THE WOOL, SPINSTERS IN JEOPARDY (in which, I think, she was in a satirical mood), OVERTURE TO DEATH, DEATH OF A PEER aka A Surfeit of Lampreys (this is deemed to her best book - for me it's in the top ten), NIGHT AT THE VULCAN, SINGING IN THE SHROUDS, KILLER DOLPHIN, CLUTCH OF CONSTABLES, ARTISTS IN CRIMES and a few more I can't remember at the moment. <br />Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82286932442778146322014-09-05T05:08:27.077-04:002014-09-05T05:08:27.077-04:00I'll be posting my review of FALSE SCENT on Su...I'll be posting my review of FALSE SCENT on Sunday, but let's say that is definitely a book of two halves ... I have WHITE TIE, ENTER A MURDERER and LAST DITCH on my shelves at homeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-32462973200657681002014-09-03T17:24:13.031-04:002014-09-03T17:24:13.031-04:00One of the more ghoulish ones. :) I'm surprise...One of the more ghoulish ones. :) I'm surprised that more of the books haven't been filmed as well. For me, it seems a natural - the entire series, I mean.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-62507357106721366782014-09-03T17:22:18.550-04:002014-09-03T17:22:18.550-04:00I think you'd like the Marsh books, Prashant. ...I think you'd like the Marsh books, Prashant. If you're looking for a good British mystery. I really do love them. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-50168060329797182132014-09-03T17:21:03.191-04:002014-09-03T17:21:03.191-04:00Ooooh, it sounds wonderful, Jenny. I've found ...Ooooh, it sounds wonderful, Jenny. I've found out that the pilot is available as an 'extra' in the DVD package. But you have to buy it. Maybe I'll do that at some point.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-7241835351969993092014-09-03T17:18:57.282-04:002014-09-03T17:18:57.282-04:00But which Marsh novel disappointed you, Sergio? No...But which Marsh novel disappointed you, Sergio? Not all of them are great, for sure, but if I can steer you in the right direction to her better books, I should be happy to do so. :)<br /><br />Malahide grew on me. Most especially because he can look so hapless when dealing with Troy. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-21636747387945333802014-09-03T15:40:24.094-04:002014-09-03T15:40:24.094-04:00I've read all the Marsh books, Yvette - many m...I've read all the Marsh books, Yvette - many more than once - and I really do enjoy her books. And, yes, I'm partial to the ones in which Troy appears - I find her a fascinating character and, frequently, more likeable than Alleyn himself. Pity they don't seem to have done "Death of a Peer" in the TV series, as that's one of my favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-24103602980922413992014-09-03T05:29:09.259-04:002014-09-03T05:29:09.259-04:00Yvette, I haven't read any of Ngaio Marsh'...Yvette, I haven't read any of Ngaio Marsh's novels. So I'll probably get round to this mystery series, provided I can trace it, after reading a couple of her books. Thanks for the review, Yvette.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-29252149435745219482014-09-03T03:45:04.101-04:002014-09-03T03:45:04.101-04:00The series has been shown on daytime TV - I think ...The series has been shown on daytime TV - I think more than 6 episodes were shown. I can't remember which channel though I'm afraid - maybe Alibi or Drama? I have seen the pilot too but many years ago - probably when it was first shown - so I can't remember much about the story I'm afraid.<br />Inspector Allyn was on a boating holiday, he sees Troy painting and moves over to speak to her, obviously likes her. he then gets called back urgently to a case and Troy ends up driving him in that battered old van of hers to where he can meet a waiting car. <br />I can't recall at the moment which murder story it is but Troy is in some way connected so they meet again. Then Allyn has some kind of melt down (PTSO related to the war?) and she goes to his mothers rather grand house to see how he is. I wish I could remember more as it was good - and different at the time. jennywrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867498584073110293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-44853772923646989002014-09-03T03:29:41.275-04:002014-09-03T03:29:41.275-04:00I was just thinking about this actually as I just ...I was just thinking about this actually as I just read a Marsh (I'm afraid I didn't go for it much Yvette, sorry - review up at the weekend) and I have the original DVD set of the BBC series (but that doesn't include ARTISTS IN CRIME though that has now been released on DVD in the UK too). I watched ARTISTS when it was first screened and Williams was probably a better (more conventional) fit as Malahide is usually more clearly suited to villainous roles but I thought he did well. This was a follow-up by BBC to its MISS MARPLE series with much of the same crew - it didn't do as well sadly but I must watch them again - I know I have a recording from TV of ARTISTS somewhere ... Thanks Yvette, after my disappointment with the novel I need to remember that I rather enjoyed the TV version. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-17788646560388037072014-09-02T22:29:10.702-04:002014-09-02T22:29:10.702-04:00Yvette,
I don't know if this will work, but ...Yvette, <br /><br />I don't know if this will work, but following is a link to the Netflix listings.<br /><br />Season 1--four discs, unfortunately they are in the SAVED category<br />Season 2--four discs, more or less available now.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/kdg4zfk<br /><br />Just thought of something--did you search for streaming or for the DVDs? I only get the DVDs and am not set up for streaming. That weirdly enough may make a difference as many films are available only on DVD and not for streaming.<br />Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82808071928026552312014-09-02T19:14:29.159-04:002014-09-02T19:14:29.159-04:00Why not? Give them a look, Patti. They're very...Why not? Give them a look, Patti. They're very well done.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-45936964878729975202014-09-02T19:13:49.468-04:002014-09-02T19:13:49.468-04:00I just checked, Fred. I only see three and three. ...I just checked, Fred. I only see three and three. Where are you looking? I'm confused.Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-48283307768535238742014-09-02T19:13:25.886-04:002014-09-02T19:13:25.886-04:00We agree, Bev. :)We agree, Bev. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-77497458125805758082014-09-02T19:13:06.978-04:002014-09-02T19:13:06.978-04:00Thanks, Dorian. This is a very enjoyable series of...Thanks, Dorian. This is a very enjoyable series of mysteries. Great for a nice Fall evening. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-82553867022270399182014-09-02T19:10:39.743-04:002014-09-02T19:10:39.743-04:00Been wondering about these. Will try one. Been wondering about these. Will try one. pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-87532331898412807872014-09-02T14:05:35.878-04:002014-09-02T14:05:35.878-04:00Yvette,
Netflix now seems to have eight episodes...Yvette,<br /><br />Netflix now seems to have eight episodes: four for each season. Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10233846613173866140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-90147585060848280022014-09-02T13:50:56.338-04:002014-09-02T13:50:56.338-04:00I do love these....I thought they were particularl...I do love these....I thought they were particularly well done.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3185294584889963228.post-81550798044422558762014-09-02T13:40:57.792-04:002014-09-02T13:40:57.792-04:00Yvette, the books you recommend always sound enter...Yvette, the books you recommend always sound entertaining, yet I can't always sit right down to read the books I want to catch up with! Your review of INSPECTOR ALLEYN sound enjoyable, especially since they seem to be kinda offbeat! Excellent review, my friend, as always! :-DDorianTBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357778472575080022noreply@blogger.com