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The Marlow Murder Club.

(40 Posts)
NanKate Fri 08-Mar-24 14:55:21

Loved both episodes. Gentle viewing.

I’m a Marlow resident. I know 95% percent of the places featured. The one they called the Rowing Club is where we had our covid vaccinations 😀

LadyGracie Fri 08-Mar-24 10:05:49

It’s unbelievable but provides some light relief. There is very little to watch on the television these days.

Unless any of you can tell me anything different, please.

Cossy Fri 08-Mar-24 09:38:20

I’m looking forward to watching it. It’s nice to watch lightweight entertainment and get away from all our woes!

Blinko Fri 08-Mar-24 09:34:00

Four hours was far too long. It became boring as well as completely unrealistic. Weak.

TerriBull Fri 08-Mar-24 09:21:17

I imagine, as others have described it's lightweight stuff, but I'll watch it just to see Marlow if for no other reason. The most attractive town in Bucks imo, with apologies to my son who lives in Bucks, but not in Marlow!

annsixty Fri 08-Mar-24 08:46:26

Harris It is written by the same person as Death in Paradise but not as good in my opinion.

NotAGran55 Fri 08-Mar-24 08:46:02

I loved the first two books but not the third one so much. I’m a very frequent visitor to Marlow and know the lovely town very well. I’m not sure that I will watch the program as I’m bound to be disappointed.

annsixty Fri 08-Mar-24 08:44:53

I have only watched the first episode but will catch-up on the second this evening.
Lightweight but watchable, however in a two hour programme the actual content , taking out advert time must be about an hour and a half.

Harris27 Fri 08-Mar-24 08:41:16

Lovely evening viewing like midsummer or death in paradise. Love cosy crime viewing hit for me!

Esmay Fri 08-Mar-24 08:37:11

I love the location , where the fortunate author lives .
After looking forward to watching it - I was hugely disappointed .
It didn't do justice to the actresses .
The murderer could have killed Samantha Bond several times over whilst her rescuers cut a bell rope and pulled a fallen tree off the road .
I'd forgotten what a lovely voice she has .
Maybe , the book is better .

Visgir1 Thu 07-Mar-24 22:04:40

It's a cosy murder, it's one of those programs you don't need to think about much.
We have enjoyed it but the adverts drove us nuts.

Curlywhirly Thu 07-Mar-24 21:48:45

I watched the 1st episode; found it really corny - as if a member of the public would go around interviewing witnesses and they would willingly tell all! Having said that, it is set in beautiful surroundings, well acted and easy viewing.

Maggymay Thu 07-Mar-24 21:43:22

Just watched the first episode we both enjoyed it.

Oldbat1 Thu 07-Mar-24 21:26:22

Yes we are watching it. Enjoying it.

Calendargirl Thu 07-Mar-24 20:33:17

Anyone watching this, Drama Channel, Part 2 on now.

I haven’t read this, the first book, but have read ‘Death Comes To Marlow’ the second in the series,

Starring Samantha Bond as a busybody amateur murder investigator, accompanied by dog walker Susie and vicar’s wife Becks.

Bit like ‘The Thursday Murder Club’.

Far fetched, whimsical, beautiful properties in Bucks.

Incidentally, Susie is now black, don’t think she was in the book, not that it matters of course.