I enjoyed this episode too, there was some great writing and acting all round. I was a bit disappointed that Jones wasn't going to get promotion to Inspector when John Nettles retired, I think of the 3 sidekicks he is the most competent! (In fact I thought they were grooming him for the role). I guess as it's called Inspecteur Barnaby in France they needed a Barnaby.
So much for New Series, one two weeks ago and another yesterday then none scheduled!
Well, I hate being out of step with everyone else, but I thought this was one of the most silly, unbelievable MM stories in ages. It was really obvious it was going to be the carer, but come on all of it, the past, the sword, the beheadings, the idea that because she goes to the gym she could move the stone lid off that grave on her own, that nobody would notice her around the ghost train in a cloak... I thought it was a rubbish bit of writing.
Like the new Barnaby a lot though - I think he'll work well with Jones.
Well, I hate being out of step with everyone else, but I thought this was one of the most silly, unbelievable MM stories in ages. It was really obvious it was going to be the carer, but come on all of it, the past, the sword, the beheadings, the idea that because she goes to the gym she could move the stone lid off that grave on her own, that nobody would notice her around the ghost train in a cloak... I thought it was a rubbish bit of writing.
Like the new Barnaby a lot though - I think he'll work well with Jones.
I don't think MM has ever been known for its subtlety or plausability, which is what makes it so fun to watch. The guest cast looked as if they were having a whale of a time last night!
Good episode last night, im liking the new Barnaby, i always think Mark Gatiss is so hammy though.
Though I've always liked this entertaining bit of nonsense, the acting skills of any replacement for Barney Bee, would seem by comparison, like those of Laurence Olivier.
I understand why the dodgy businessman and the vicar were killed but what about the female hotelier??
I might have missed something at the end but was the corrupt mayor killed as well??
can't remember what happened with the mayor, but the hotelier was killed as she was going to be the 'mother' in the plan to create an heir using the disabled guy's sperm.
can't remember what happened with the mayor, but the hotelier was killed as she was going to be the 'mother' in the plan to create an heir using the disabled guy's sperm.
Had to suspend belief, how did she get the sword off the bus and back on again without being seen, and surely a medieval sword would have been huge about twice the size of that one.
I thought it was her. The way she kept looking at that photo on the piano and then when Barnaby focused on it later in the programme convinced me it was her.
I kept questioning myself though because I didn't think a woman would be able to wield a sword that heavy but I guess 'poetic licence' wins the day!
Well, I hate being out of step with everyone else, but I thought this was one of the most silly, unbelievable MM stories in ages. It was really obvious it was going to be the carer, but come on all of it, the past, the sword, the beheadings, the idea that because she goes to the gym she could move the stone lid off that grave on her own, that nobody would notice her around the ghost train in a cloak... I thought it was a rubbish bit of writing.
Like the new Barnaby a lot though - I think he'll work well with Jones.
Good point - I'd forgotten that bit at the beginning where she lifted the stone off the crypt by stringing a rope over the beam and pulling was very far fetched. I doubt very much whether even a strong man could have done that all on his own, let alone a woman!
I do think Neil Dudgeon as the new 'John Barnaby' will prove an ideal successor though.
I understand why the dodgy businessman and the vicar were killed but what about the female hotelier??
I might have missed something at the end but was the corrupt mayor killed as well??
The hotelier was in debt to the nasty man and agreed to a plan where she would be paid to be the host for sperm taken from the disabled guy and therefore there would be an heir to the older woman's considerable estate. The carer overheard the plan and decided to get rid of the dodgy guy and the hotelier and then presumably the mother if she hadn't been stopped.
The corrupt mayor of Causton presumably went to prison whilst the corrupt mayor Brighton didn't.
The hotelier was in debt to the nasty man and agreed to a plan where she would be paid to be the host for sperm taken from the disabled guy and therefore there would be an heir to the older woman's considerable estate. The carer overheard the plan and decided to get rid of the dodgy guy and the hotelier and then presumably the mother if she hadn't been stopped.
The corrupt mayor of Causton presumably went to prison whilst the corrupt mayor Brighton didn't.
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My mind was elsewhere during the last half hour or so cos I kept switching over to see the the score in the Arsenal-Liverpool game
I thought it strange that the head of the hotelier was smiling when it was discovered and the eyes were open! If her eyes had been open when she was attacked she would not have seen anything to make her smile!
Its been very bloody tonight, I bet this one won't be shown in the afternoon teatime slot!
Did anyone see todays teatime slot, when one of the characters called the boy a little shit? I wondered if there will be any complaints!:p
Really enjoyed it, total escapism and love Neil Dudgeon as a replacement!!
Yesterday was fabulous for TV, Midsomers, Supernatural and Desperate Housewives, all there is today is Corrie!:mad:
If John Nettles is currently filming his last series I would hazard a guess there will be a Christmas special in 2011 which is when Neil Dudgeon will take over permanently in a similar way to the Doctor Who switchover last Christmas
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So much for New Series, one two weeks ago and another yesterday then none scheduled!
Like the new Barnaby a lot though - I think he'll work well with Jones.
I don't think MM has ever been known for its subtlety or plausability, which is what makes it so fun to watch. The guest cast looked as if they were having a whale of a time last night!
Though I've always liked this entertaining bit of nonsense, the acting skills of any replacement for Barney Bee, would seem by comparison, like those of Laurence Olivier.
I might have missed something at the end but was the corrupt mayor killed as well??
can't remember what happened with the mayor, but the hotelier was killed as she was going to be the 'mother' in the plan to create an heir using the disabled guy's sperm.
What plan was that??????
Mark Gatiss also played another loony religious type in an episode of Marple a few years ago
It was Tim McInnerny's characters idea - can't remember the full story, but see if you can rewatch the last 30 mins on catch-up somewhere.
I thought it was her. The way she kept looking at that photo on the piano and then when Barnaby focused on it later in the programme convinced me it was her.
I kept questioning myself though because I didn't think a woman would be able to wield a sword that heavy but I guess 'poetic licence' wins the day!
Good point - I'd forgotten that bit at the beginning where she lifted the stone off the crypt by stringing a rope over the beam and pulling was very far fetched. I doubt very much whether even a strong man could have done that all on his own, let alone a woman!
I do think Neil Dudgeon as the new 'John Barnaby' will prove an ideal successor though.
The hotelier was in debt to the nasty man and agreed to a plan where she would be paid to be the host for sperm taken from the disabled guy and therefore there would be an heir to the older woman's considerable estate. The carer overheard the plan and decided to get rid of the dodgy guy and the hotelier and then presumably the mother if she hadn't been stopped.
The corrupt mayor of Causton presumably went to prison whilst the corrupt mayor Brighton didn't.
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My mind was elsewhere during the last half hour or so cos I kept switching over to see the the score in the Arsenal-Liverpool game
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Ha ha!
I guessed what was coming and was watching from behind a cushion:o
They obviously just chopped off the actress's head and put it there for realism. Simples.
Did anyone see todays teatime slot, when one of the characters called the boy a little shit? I wondered if there will be any complaints!:p
Really enjoyed it, total escapism and love Neil Dudgeon as a replacement!!
Yesterday was fabulous for TV, Midsomers, Supernatural and Desperate Housewives, all there is today is Corrie!:mad: