Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51503 in DVD
• Released on: 2002-03-26
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Formats: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 225 minutes

From Amazon.com
Ah, there's nothing quite like settling in and getting cozy with a complicated British country-estate murder. In the BBC adaptation of Dorothy Sayers's detective novel, which also aired on PBS, the brilliant Lord Peter Wimsey brings his investigative talents to use close to home. His future brother-in-law is slain during a country retreat, and while there seems to be no shortage of possible suspects, the investigation quickly centers on Wimsey's brother Gerald, the Duke of Windsor. The five-tape adaptation takes its delicious time in delving deeper into the psyche of the unhappy circle around the deceased, as Wimsey tries to avert a full trial of a peer of the realm. Ian Carmichael shines as Wimsey, one of English detective fiction's most memorable heroes--more nimble than Miss Marple, more willful than Poirot, more upbeat than Adam Dalgliesh. All mystery fans need for a lovely and satisfying afternoon is this series and a couple of strong pots of tea. --Anne Hurley

Video Details
This classic mystery just keeps getting better. A top-seller on VHS, it's now available for the first time on a feature-rich DVD. Ian Carmichael stars as Dorothy L. Sayers' aristocratic sleuth taking on his most personal case ever. When his sister's fianci is murdered during a family gathering, Wimsey's brother, the Duke of Denver, is charged with the crime. Wimsey must race the clock and risk his own life to exonerate him.

From the Back Cover
Ian Carmichael plays the aristocratic sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, in this classic BBC adaptation of Dorothy L. Sayers' detective novel seen on PBS' Masterpiece Theatre. Lord Peter Wimsey's future brother-in-law is murdered during a family retreat at Riddlesdale Lodge. His brother Gerald Wimsey, the Duke of Denver, is charged with the crime. Lord Wimsey joins the investigation, uncovering a mysterious letter from Egypt, a grieving fiancée with suitcase in hand, and a bullet destined for one very special Wimsey. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: exclusive Ian Carmichael interview, filmographies, trivia, interactive menus, scene index and more.