Lord Peter Wimsey - Five Red Herrings

Starring:Ian Carmichael, Glyn Houston, Russell Hunter, Donald Douglas (III), John Junkin, Clive Graham, Ian Ireland, David Rintoul, David McKail, Roy Boutcher, James Copeland, Susan Macready, Ann Scott-Jones, Jake D'Arcy, Sally Kinghorn, Irene Sunters, Michael Elder, Willie Joss, Elaine Collins, Robert James
Director: Robert Tronson
Studio: Acorn Media
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Lord Peter Wimsey (Ian Carmichael) and his manservant, Bunter (Glyn Houston), take a holiday in Scotland, but instead of spending his time fishing and playing the odd round of golf, Wimsey soon finds himself traipsing through the bracken in pursuit of a killer. It's a thankless task, really, considering that no one in town is sorry the victim is dead; one villager describes him as "a bitterly unpopular man... with a permanent grudge against everybody." Six of the dead man's fellow artists have recently argued with him, and none has a satisfactory alibi. With the invaluable aid of Bunter--who somehow manages to do a considerable amount of sleuthing, win the heart of a local chambermaid, and still prepare a full dinner before his master's return each day--Wimsey must determine which five are red herrings, and which one is guilty. Two of the four one-hour episodes end in cliffhangers (one literally) that are guaranteed to have viewers popping in the next tape as soon as they can slide it out of the box. Carmichael easily slips from charming to cunning as the witty and quick-witted Wimsey; unfortunately, while both the acting and scenery are a pleasure to watch, the solution is ultimately disappointing--an anti-climactic conclusion to an otherwise enjoyable holiday in the world of Dorothy L. Sayers's creation. --Larisa Lomacky Moore
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Ian Carmichael stars in this BBC adaption of Dorothy L. Sayers classic detective novel. Wimsey's fishing holiday in Scotland becomes a sport of a different nature when he is called to catch more than trout after a local artist is found dead. With six likely suspects, Wimsey must use his prize skills to determine the five red herrings and expose the murderer.

Lord Peter Wimsey - Five Red Herrings
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Impeccable Mini Series with Wonderful Ian Carmichael

Well done Lord Peter Wimsey

Almost perfect mystery fun

Another hit!

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Lord Peter Wimsey - Five Red Herrings
Starring: Ian Carmichael , Glyn Houston , Russell Hunter , Donald Douglas (III) , and John Junkin
Director: Robert Tronson
Manufacturer: Acorn Media
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Release Date: 2001-02-06

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Lord Peter Wimsey (Ian Carmichael) and his manservant, Bunter (Glyn Houston), take a holiday in Scotland, but instead of spending his time fishing and playing the odd round of golf, Wimsey soon finds himself traipsing through the bracken in pursuit of a killer. It's a thankless task, really, considering that no one in town is sorry the victim is dead; one villager describes him as "a bitterly unpopular man... with a permanent grudge against everybody." Six of the dead man's fellow artists have recently argued with him, and none has a satisfactory alibi. With the invaluable aid of Bunter--who somehow manages to do a considerable amount of sleuthing, win the heart of a local chambermaid, and still prepare a full dinner before his master's return each day--Wimsey must determine which five are red herrings, and which one is guilty. Two of the four one-hour episodes end in cliffhangers (one literally) that are guaranteed to have viewers popping in the next tape as soon as they can slide it out of the box. Carmichael easily slips from charming to cunning as the witty and quick-witted Wimsey; unfortunately, while both the acting and scenery are a pleasure to watch, the solution is ultimately disappointing--an anti-climactic conclusion to an otherwise enjoyable holiday in the world of Dorothy L. Sayers's creation. --Larisa Lomacky Moore

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Ian Carmichael stars in this BBC adaption of Dorothy L. Sayers classic detective novel. Wimsey's fishing holiday in Scotland becomes a sport of a different nature when he is called to catch more than trout after a local artist is found dead. With six likely suspects, Wimsey must use his prize skills to determine the five red herrings and expose the murderer.

Customer Reviews:

Impeccable Mini Series with Wonderful Ian Carmichael.......2005-05-19

Dorothy L. Sayers' aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey unravels five red herrings in Scotland upon the death of an unpopular local artist in this impeccable 1972 BBC offering. Along with the high production values and wonderful local color, the truly delicious aspect is the casting of Ian Carmichael as stylish, erudite Lord Peter Wimsey and Glyn Houston as his sleuthing manservent, Bunter (so useful for extracting information from giggling maids with crushes and other household staff). Unlike the Wimsey embodied by the also excellent Edward Petherbridge in the companion "Harriet Vane/Lord Peter" series who is probably physically more in line with the character as Sayers described him, Carmichael doesn't have a pompous, imperious quality -- certainly not with Bunter which makes it very refreshing. Instead, he is affable and charming, the sort I can imagine any woman falling in love with. Bunter and Wimsey here indeed appear as equals, a relationship forged on mutual respect and humor, along with brains. A delicious moment: Carmichael barrelling into someone's house, calling, "Hello, hello, hello!" It made me wish they had also done a version of the Harriet Vane stories with this Wimsey and their choice for Harriet. Certainly the Harriet Vane series with the superb Harriet Walter was on this impeccable level, so I wouldn't want it to be in lieu of that series by any means, but just as a contrast. Both Wimseys are terrific interpretations of the character with Ian Carmichael being perhaps so much less of a cold fish and a deal more charming. There's room for both! I happily make it! Highly recommended.

Well done Lord Peter Wimsey.......2003-09-20

Dorothy L. Sayers writes many non-fiction books however among her best is the Lord Peter Wimsey series. I came to this series sort of though the back door. My first taste was the BBC productions with Petherbridge as Lord Peter that can now be found on DVD. So I read all of Dorothy's books containing the relationship of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. Now it is time to go through the whole series.

Now I watched the one I missed on PBS. The first thing I notices was that Ian Carmichael talks much faster than Petherbridge. And all the people seem older. Of course Peter was supposed to be older when he met Harriet.

Campbell a local artist is being obnoxious and makes everybody's life miserable. Let's face it Campbell needs killing. You guessed it; he seems to have had an accident while painting. Lord Peter deduces that the so called accident could only be staged by another painter. Yep there are six suspects and more if it is not a painter. So that leaves "Five Red Herrings"

As with all Sayers' stories nothing is simple there are overlapping plots and foolish deeds, as if Peter can not figure them out. On the side we learn a little about Scottish society and see the landscape.

They took the time to put just about everything relevant from the book in to this production. There were a few exceptions but not worth bothering about. The production is complete enough that you do not have to read the book. Yet you will want to for the differences and more dialogs.

I am glad they finally made a DVD version. However the one I watched was the tape. This item is worth purchasing as you will want to replay it often.

Almost perfect mystery fun.......2003-02-18

The most entertaining mysteries for me are those in which the reader or viewer doesn't take the detective completely seriously. I guess I'll admit that Jeremy Brett's Holmes is an exception to that rule, but it usually holds. I love the slightly off kilter Poirot, Marple and this detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Loved the books, loved the shows on PBS in the 70's, of which this is one. Ian Carmichael is perfect as the aristocrat who sometimes seems like he couldn't tie his shoe without his valet, Bunter, and sometimes is most ably galloping across the countryside in pursuit of a clue or the criminal. Wimsey is a man who expects to be served and respected but also serves, namely the cause of justice. In this mystery he has six suspects and manages to figure out the amazingly convoluted way in which the killing was committed. I felt the recreation of the crime by Wimsey was a little long-winded and that is the reason why I did not rate this video a 5. The supporting cast are wonderful. The town where the death takes place is replete with the usual variety of eccentric folk that always turn up in these "wimsical" mysteries. Longer and not as gripping as the Brett Holmes dramas, a Wimsey video is a nice way to fill a leisurely afternoon.

Another hit!.......2003-01-04

My husband and I thoroughly enjoy all of the Peter Wimsey shows. This is another hit! In retrospect, however, I wish we had watched this show before Nine Tailors. My only concern, and the reason why I rated this a 4 instead of a 5, is this interpretation suggests Lord Peter may have an interest in a not quite of age teenager. Since, in the sequence of the stories, Lord Peter is already in love with Harriet, this is not only unlikely, but completely out of character. However, beyond this minor point, it is a very enjoyable story. Definitely a keeper.

Classic Stuff.......2002-01-25

Having read the Dorothy L. Sayers books after seeing this series, it is impossible to imagine anyone but Ian Carmichael playing Lord Peter Wimsey.
The production values may not have been the BBC's best, but the characterisations are spot on. Sayer's plots may not be as involving as Agatha Christie's but her development of the cast raise her novels to a much higher level, and this is captured very well in 'The Five Red Herrings'.
Sayer's characters need time to 'breathe', unlike Christie's more shallow creations, and this 'series' gives us the luxury to see Lord Peter and the wonderful Bunter, unravel the crime at a leisurely pace.
Not for the 'video generation' for sure, but for those who like
their classic murder mystery done in the classic English fashion, this VCD is a must.
The bonus of Ian Carmichael's thoughts on the series is a wonderful bonus

Lord Peter Wimsey - Five Red Herrings [Region 2]

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Well done Lord Peter Wimsey

Lord Peter Wimsey - Five Red Herrings [Region 2]
Starring: Ian Carmichael , Glyn Houston , Russell Hunter , Donald Douglas (III) , and John Junkin
Director: Robert Tronson
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Well done Lord Peter Wimsey.......2006-04-05

Dorothy L. Sayers writes many non-fiction books however among her best is the Lord Peter Wimsey series. I came to this series sort of though the back door. My first taste was the BBC productions with Petherbridge as Lord Peter that can now be found on DVD ASIN: B000062XDX. So I read all of Dorothy's books containing the relationship of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. Now it is time to go through the whole series.

Now I watched the one I missed on PBS. The first thing I notices was that Ian Carmichael talks much faster than Petherbridge. And all the people seem older. Of course Peter was supposed to be older when he met Harriet.

Campbell a local artist is being obnoxious and makes everybody's life miserable. Let's face it Campbell needs killing. You guessed it; he seems to have had an accident while painting. Lord Peter deduces that the so called accident could only be staged by another painter. Yep there are six suspects and more if it is not a painter. So that leaves "Five Red Herrings"

As with all Sayers' stories nothing is simple there are overlapping plots and foolish deeds, as if Peter can not figure them out. On the side we learn a little about Scottish society and see the landscape.

They took the time to put just about everything relevant from the book in to this production. There were a few exceptions but not worth bothering about. The production is complete enough that you do not have to read the book. Yet you will want to for the differences and more dialogs.

I am glad they finally made a DVD version. However the one I watched was the tape. This item is worth purchasing as you will want to replay it often.

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