Lord Peter Wimsey (1972)
Overview
Lord Peter Death Bredon Wimsey is the fictional protagonist in a series of detective novels and short stories by Dorothy L. Sayers. A dilettante who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective. These are the TV Mini Series that were produced following the stories in the novels.
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
Original LanguageEnglish
Network
Seasons
Clouds of Witness
1972 | 5 Episodes
Clouds of Witness of Lord Peter Wimsey premiered on April 5, 1972
Wimsey and Bunter try to save the Duke of Denver (Lord Peter's elder brother) from the hangman's silk noose when he is accused of murdering Dennis Cathcart, who was engaged to his sister, Lady Mary. Cathcart was shot in the Duke's garden during the night, and the only suspect was found standing by the body - but he declines to discuss the matter. Denver stands by his right to be tried by his peers amid the Gothic splendour of the House of Lords.
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
1973 | 4 Episodes
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club of Lord Peter Wimsey premiered on February 1, 1973
When one of the members of the Bellona Club passes away, Lord Wimsey is brought in to determine the time of death for testamentary purposes.
Murder Must Advertise
1973 | 4 Episodes
Murder Must Advertise of Lord Peter Wimsey premiered on November 30, 1973
When one of the copy writers of Pym's Advertising Agency meets his death by falling down a spiral staircase, a new "writer" joins the staff to investigate the matter.
The Nine Tailors
1974 | 4 Episodes
The Nine Tailors of Lord Peter Wimsey premiered on April 22, 1974
Lord Peter is invited to a wedding at the beginning of World War I, starting a chain of events that will lead to murder after the war is over.
Five Red Herrings
1975 | 4 Episodes
Five Red Herrings of Lord Peter Wimsey premiered on July 23, 1975
Lord Peter and Bunter go for a fishing and painting holiday, but chance across a corpse.
Casts
Ian Carmichael
Lord Peter Wimsey
Glyn Houston
Bunter