Magpie Murders - highly recommended

The moment that I saw that this was by Anthony Horowitz, it grabbed my attention. I was not disappointed. A very clever combination of past and present, well acted throughout, and kept us guessing right until the end. Perfect Sunday evening viewing. As an aside, also loved Lesley Manville's wardrobe, particularly so in the present day. So stylish.

Oooooh I saw this and wondered. I really like Lesley Manville as an actor too, so might give it a go. Thanks for the recommendation!

I’ve recorded it and shall start watching this weekend. I love Lesley Manville. Enjoyed watching her recently in Mrs Harris Goes to Paris.

That was a lovely film. I really enjoyed it.

I loved this too we watched the whole series over a couple of nights. Brilliant quirky really pulls you in. Yes lesley m clothes are gorgeous 😊

Would highly recommend another new series - Blue Lights - all about new recruits in NIPS. Amazing my admiration for the police in NI has sky rocketed!

Just finished watching a series I was recommended,Hinterland.
It’s really good,set in Wales ,as well as different murders each week there is a theme regarding the police themselves going through
I don’t know about anybody else, but I get a bit fed up when something so good like that has finished, anyone else feel like that, or is it just me?
I am on my own as are a lot of us on Gransnet are. Cheers me up

I've got Blue Lights on my list to watch. We also love Hinterland. I always say that I love a murder, but I must admit that Grace was just too violent for me to watch. Managed two episodes with eyes averted to my cross stich on my lap.

I shall now start to watch Magpie Murders after all these recommendations. So many of these programmes continue with the same case for the whole six weeks and I am inclined to forget what happened the previous week.
I like Lesley Manville in Mrs Harris goes to,Paris.

Read the book and have seen the programme, both very enjoyable. Everyone else here has already said it, Lesley Manville just so good in everything she does.

Really enjoyed Magpie Murders. Clever twist. Thought Foyles War excellent too, written by Anthony Horowitz. But I do have a crush on Michael Kitchens, sigh.....

Thanks so much for the recommendations. Have just watched episode 1 and thoroughly enjoying it. I like Lesley Manville, and love her clothes in this.

We watched it last year on Britbox and are rewatching it on iPlayer. Watched two episodes so far and really enjoying it again. Looking forward to Series 2 coming next year I think.

Thinking of the clothes, the lovely probably home made cardi's and crochet hats Joy Sanderling wore...gorgeous.

I loved Foyle's War too, so sorry when it eventually finished.

I’m really enjoying it.

And there’s something about Foyle’s War that draws me towards the repeats that I don’t get with any other series.

DH and I both found it dreadful. 🤔
We did love Foyle’s War though.

I utterly HATE series like this. Not a fan of "Midsomer Murders" or "Vera" or "Morse". Too slow and boring. Give me something gritty like "CSI" or "Law And Order"

I’’m enjoying it too, DH however is totally lost and can’t cope with the jumping between times

Wasn't well with a chest infection so I binged the whole series really enjoyed it, with tea and ginger nuts which yes I did dunk lol

Would someone be able to tell me what channel Hinterland is on please.
I watched one and a bit episodes of Magpie Murders then gave up. Too unrealistic for me.

Totally agree. Absolutely loved it. Clever idea to interweave the storybook with present day. Hope there'll be more of this.

Apparently there is a second series planned.

Will we be in Crete...? (Can't help hoping so - sun, sea.....)

Aldom

Hinterland is on BBC I Player.

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Really enjoyed Magpie Murders. Clever twist. Thought Foyles War excellent too, written by Anthony Horowitz. But I do have a crush on Michael Kitchens, sigh.....

He's mine, all mine I tell you...