Friday, 24 April 2020

Agatha Raisin by MC Beatson (DVD, Series 1)

Ashley Jensen brings M.C. Beaton’s murder mysteries to life as the main character in this TV series. I haven’t read the books and found it a very good introduction to M.C. Beaton’s work.

Agatha Raisin is a highly sought after PR but longs for a life in the country where she has pleasant memories. She takes early retirement and moves to the little village of Cotswold where she is soon embroiled in a mystery murder. In the pilot episode she struggles to fit into village life and manages to get a few locals offside. Episode one is also about a quiche competition. Agatha boasts about her amazing quiches and enters one into the competition.  Later all signs point to her quiche causing a death. But all is not as it seems – did she really bake the quiche? Why would she want to murder someone she hardly knew? If she is the murderer why is her life at risk?

In each of the 8 episodes on season one she uses her PR connections to dig up information on all the suspects and with the help of friends solves each murder before the police. From PR to PI Agatha Raisin books and series are interesting and engaging. Definitely recommend.

Posted by Andrea

Catalogue link:  Agatha Raisin DVD

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