Overview
Geraldine McEwan is Dame Agatha's spinster sleuth--proper, demure, and sharp as a tack--in sparkling new adaptations of classic Christie novels. These 21st-century productions are rich in post-WWII period atmosphere. Seen on
Mystery!. 4 episodes; approx. 376 min. on 4 DVDs.
Disc 1
The Murder at the Vicarage
Disc 2
The Body in the Library
Disc 3
A Murder Is Announced
Disc 4
4:50 From Paddington
- Behind-the-scenes featurette with cast and crew interviews
- History of Miss Marple adaptations
- Biography of Agatha Christie
- Cast filmographies
- Photo gallery
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 376 minutes
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: Yes
SDH: No
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Rating: N/A
Press
"Irresistible"--TV Guide
"Frighteningly fun"--Entertainment Weekly
"Totally, unexpectedly fun"--E!Online
"People do tend to confide in old ladies--don't you find?"--Miss Marple
"Dead fun"--Toronto Star
"With its lush production values, wry humor, fine acting, and expertly plotted scripts, Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 1 is highly recommended for fans of British dramas and classic mysteries. These stories have been filmed before, but Marple makes them seem as fresh and vital as ever."--TVDVD Reviews.com
Awards
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Special Class Program (all episodes featured in Series 1), (2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television forAgatha Christie Marple(Geraldine McEwan, all episodes in Series 1, 2005)
Satellite Award Nomination for Outstanding Miniseries (all episodes in Series 1), (2005)
