Miss Marple Triumphs Again.!
This episode is not only an enjoyable watch but, quite the memorable one too..!.
The Cast are Spot-On... !
Neville Strange (played convingly by Greg Wise) is a very conspicuous and devious minded character. His second wife Kay, (played by Zoe Tapper) is a little dilutional with regards to the extent of Nevilles' manipulative nature or how cunning he can really be. She learns from him of his intentions to invite his ex wife Audrey, (played by the lovely Saffron Burrows) to his aunt Lady Camilla Tressillians' seaside villa at the same time they themselves would also be there. 'His devious plans are afoot'...!
Realising Nevilles intention to invite his ex wife Audrey to Lady Camillas villa after he had supposedly ran into Audrey the previous day, Kay becomes adjitated and extremely jealous at the thought of socialising with Audrey, the 1st Mrs Strange, as this was supposed to be a quiet getaway for them both, especially after the mature Neville recently having been defeated at Wimbledon (by Merrick,played by Greg Rudeski- special appearance). Neville continued to try and convince Kay that the two women could get along and even maybe become friends, much to Kays distain and discomfort..!!!
One amongst the eclectic group of people also invited to the villa is Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan) whom is staying across from Gulls Point at Easterhead Bay hotel Balmoral Court where the invited guests are also residents. (except Audrey and the Stranges). Jane Marple is taking a sketching holiday (supposedly) and, is an old school friend of Lady Tressilian played well by (Eileen Atkins). Lady Tressilian is somewhat a little different to Marple, quite brutally forthcoming and extremely to the point.. One of the guests a regular visitor and well liked resident at 'Balmoral Court' is Freddie Treves, a retired solicitor played by (Tom Baker-Dr Who) who set the cat amongst the pigeons with quite a rhetorical story that he began by telling Miss Marple whilst in the drawing room. He begins the story about a boy murderer he had become acquainted with years earlier. During his story telling, the other guests that had also retired to the drawing room after dinner for a soirée overheard Freddies story and became intrigued and impatiently nauseating to learn more about this boy killer. It was obvious to them that after Freddie had finished his story, he'd definately recognised amongst them his little killer, hinting, that he bore a particular peculiarity...! This of course adds to the Mystery, and the demise of poor Freddie..!
Miss Marples' observation of all the guests and her ability to understand human behaviour and their nature, sets her sleuthing mind adrift.....!.
Ted Latimer also a guest at the hotel is played by Paul Nicolls whom has a reputation that precedes him as somewhat of a dego gigolo {description from Lady Camilla} and lothario ,very much attracted to Kay Strange.! (His character and performance however seemed to be the least convincing as the wealthy latin lover, totally miscast). It was as though he was playing a Northern character that had an awful orange tint of a tan and a confused accent.. He didn't quite cut-it..! Julian Sands however plays Audrey's old school friend and distant cousin Thomas Royde, also staying at Lady Camillas, has always cared very much for Audrey since growing up together as children, is a protective inspiration for her. His brother Adrian had recently died in a suspicious car crash locally and quite unexpectedly, was Fiencè to Audrey. The three children Thomas, Adrian and Audrey were childhood close friends until Neville Stretch came along and snatched Audrey from under their feet..
Before the commotion in the drawing room happened, all the guests had gathered to attend dinner, Kay suddenly changes focus due to excess drinking and becomes irratic and, her jealousy rises to a more facetious venom by the minute, attacking Audrey at every opportunity with veracity and distain. She then turns her attentions towards Tom suddenly becoming her target of humour, Kay asked Tom 'what happened to his arm'. Tom tried to explain that 'he'd had an accident as a child, jamming his arm in a doorway that left him a little lop-sided and disabled in one arm. Kay found this story quite amusing and pleasurable, hilariously laughing into her glass at him. The guests didn't take this amusingly and were disgusted by her actions. Neville however, secretly enjoyed every moment of it.. Julie Graham (in a good role) plays Mary, confidante and companion to Lady Camilla, quite a likeable character. Then there's Alan Davis, who plays Superintendent Mallard, a welcomed addition for Miss Marple. Together with the Superintendents sergeant, they begin to deduce the characters one by one...!
This particular storyline is really quite enjoyable and, there are so many talented performances from these established actors that the adaptation of 'Christies' plot was bound to succeed...!
(Although, it was obvious who the culprit was)..!!!
Great performances from a great cast, especially Miss Geraldine McEwan as ever..!!
She is undoubtedly The Real McCoy & The Genuine Miss Jane Marple..!
I have loved watching each and every episode with Geraldine McEwan as Marple, I simply cannot imagine Julia Mckenzie in (what has become Geraldine McEwans Role of a Lifetime) reprising Miss Marple with the same vigor, intrigue, and compassion that invariably brings out the injunuity, mystique and warmth that McEwan gives to Miss Marple.! It was a surprise and shock to learn, that after episode 4 of the 3rd series 'Nemesis', Geraldine McEwan would no-longer play Miss Marple in the continued 4th series throughto series six. It was announced that Julia Mckenzie (although talented) would now play Marple in the 4th, 5th & 6th series.
A total mis-cast & No Comparison..!
The last of the final series ended with:- "Endless Night" what a grand finale..!!
This was an enjoyable series.. Sublime and Amazing..!!!
I have purchased the 3 series of 'Miss Marple' with 'Geraldine McEwan' as Marple and I shall treasure always.. I Recommend You Watch this and all episodes, especially the 1st three series..:):):)
This episode is not only an enjoyable watch but, quite the memorable one too..!.
The Cast are Spot-On... !
Neville Strange (played convingly by Greg Wise) is a very conspicuous and devious minded character. His second wife Kay, (played by Zoe Tapper) is a little dilutional with regards to the extent of Nevilles' manipulative nature or how cunning he can really be. She learns from him of his intentions to invite his ex wife Audrey, (played by the lovely Saffron Burrows) to his aunt Lady Camilla Tressillians' seaside villa at the same time they themselves would also be there. 'His devious plans are afoot'...!
Realising Nevilles intention to invite his ex wife Audrey to Lady Camillas villa after he had supposedly ran into Audrey the previous day, Kay becomes adjitated and extremely jealous at the thought of socialising with Audrey, the 1st Mrs Strange, as this was supposed to be a quiet getaway for them both, especially after the mature Neville recently having been defeated at Wimbledon (by Merrick,played by Greg Rudeski- special appearance). Neville continued to try and convince Kay that the two women could get along and even maybe become friends, much to Kays distain and discomfort..!!!
One amongst the eclectic group of people also invited to the villa is Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan) whom is staying across from Gulls Point at Easterhead Bay hotel Balmoral Court where the invited guests are also residents. (except Audrey and the Stranges). Jane Marple is taking a sketching holiday (supposedly) and, is an old school friend of Lady Tressilian played well by (Eileen Atkins). Lady Tressilian is somewhat a little different to Marple, quite brutally forthcoming and extremely to the point.. One of the guests a regular visitor and well liked resident at 'Balmoral Court' is Freddie Treves, a retired solicitor played by (Tom Baker-Dr Who) who set the cat amongst the pigeons with quite a rhetorical story that he began by telling Miss Marple whilst in the drawing room. He begins the story about a boy murderer he had become acquainted with years earlier. During his story telling, the other guests that had also retired to the drawing room after dinner for a soirée overheard Freddies story and became intrigued and impatiently nauseating to learn more about this boy killer. It was obvious to them that after Freddie had finished his story, he'd definately recognised amongst them his little killer, hinting, that he bore a particular peculiarity...! This of course adds to the Mystery, and the demise of poor Freddie..!
Miss Marples' observation of all the guests and her ability to understand human behaviour and their nature, sets her sleuthing mind adrift.....!.
Ted Latimer also a guest at the hotel is played by Paul Nicolls whom has a reputation that precedes him as somewhat of a dego gigolo {description from Lady Camilla} and lothario ,very much attracted to Kay Strange.! (His character and performance however seemed to be the least convincing as the wealthy latin lover, totally miscast). It was as though he was playing a Northern character that had an awful orange tint of a tan and a confused accent.. He didn't quite cut-it..! Julian Sands however plays Audrey's old school friend and distant cousin Thomas Royde, also staying at Lady Camillas, has always cared very much for Audrey since growing up together as children, is a protective inspiration for her. His brother Adrian had recently died in a suspicious car crash locally and quite unexpectedly, was Fiencè to Audrey. The three children Thomas, Adrian and Audrey were childhood close friends until Neville Stretch came along and snatched Audrey from under their feet..
Before the commotion in the drawing room happened, all the guests had gathered to attend dinner, Kay suddenly changes focus due to excess drinking and becomes irratic and, her jealousy rises to a more facetious venom by the minute, attacking Audrey at every opportunity with veracity and distain. She then turns her attentions towards Tom suddenly becoming her target of humour, Kay asked Tom 'what happened to his arm'. Tom tried to explain that 'he'd had an accident as a child, jamming his arm in a doorway that left him a little lop-sided and disabled in one arm. Kay found this story quite amusing and pleasurable, hilariously laughing into her glass at him. The guests didn't take this amusingly and were disgusted by her actions. Neville however, secretly enjoyed every moment of it.. Julie Graham (in a good role) plays Mary, confidante and companion to Lady Camilla, quite a likeable character. Then there's Alan Davis, who plays Superintendent Mallard, a welcomed addition for Miss Marple. Together with the Superintendents sergeant, they begin to deduce the characters one by one...!
This particular storyline is really quite enjoyable and, there are so many talented performances from these established actors that the adaptation of 'Christies' plot was bound to succeed...!
(Although, it was obvious who the culprit was)..!!!
Great performances from a great cast, especially Miss Geraldine McEwan as ever..!!
She is undoubtedly The Real McCoy & The Genuine Miss Jane Marple..!
I have loved watching each and every episode with Geraldine McEwan as Marple, I simply cannot imagine Julia Mckenzie in (what has become Geraldine McEwans Role of a Lifetime) reprising Miss Marple with the same vigor, intrigue, and compassion that invariably brings out the injunuity, mystique and warmth that McEwan gives to Miss Marple.! It was a surprise and shock to learn, that after episode 4 of the 3rd series 'Nemesis', Geraldine McEwan would no-longer play Miss Marple in the continued 4th series throughto series six. It was announced that Julia Mckenzie (although talented) would now play Marple in the 4th, 5th & 6th series.
A total mis-cast & No Comparison..!
The last of the final series ended with:- "Endless Night" what a grand finale..!!
This was an enjoyable series.. Sublime and Amazing..!!!
I have purchased the 3 series of 'Miss Marple' with 'Geraldine McEwan' as Marple and I shall treasure always.. I Recommend You Watch this and all episodes, especially the 1st three series..:):):)