Dagliesh

pascal sorry I meant once Lesley Mansfield left Crete for England I enjoyed Mayflower murders. I confuse myself now doing it to others 😱🤦🤦

Calendargirl

I didn’t care for Martin Shaw as Dalgliesh, although he is a fine actor and very attractive.

He just seemed to come across as ‘posh’, but to me didn’t capture the character very well.

Martin Shaw is a great actor but I couldn't really get into him as Dalgliesh as I couldn't imagine him as the introspective poet from the books. Perhaps it is my misspent youth remembering him as the all action "Doyle" from the Professionals doing karate kicks and driving hell-for-leather in a Ford Capri.

I really like Bertie Carvel in the role. I found the first story of season 3 - Death in Holy Orders - was the least successful IMHO. It seemed so claustrophobic, and for a priest training seminary, there didn't seem to be any students ... only staff. Also I'm not sure why Emma Lavenham's role was changed - wasn't she originally an academic from Cambridge?

Why does Dalgleish always look like he’s sucking a lemon?
I’m sure he hasn’t always done it.

Oh, I forgot about the abortion Tizliz

Thank you Tiz Liz.

The dead girl on the beach was murdered by Alice, the sister of the head of the nuclear plant, because she was pregnant by him and was a threat to his promotion to London

No, she had an abortion. She had proof of him making a research mistake and still publishing the paper to ensure he got the top job, holding this over him so he would marry her.

What side was the one called Once Out Of Crete Whiff?

Binge watched the series and enjoyed it . Did anyone see Bertie Carvell in BBC Pale horse with Rufus Swell. Shows what a versatile actor he is .
Also binge watched Mayflower murders and once out of Crete enjoyed hope there is another one .

The serial killer, the Whistler, was the man found dead in bed in the pub.

He walked a dog and wore a wig, so think he dressed as a woman to make his victims think he was ‘safe’. The ‘L’ cut into their foreheads was his mother’s initials, he had a troubled past.

The dead girl on the beach was murdered by Alice, the sister of the head of the nuclear plant, because she was pregnant by him and was a threat to his promotion to London.

I think this is correct. I agree it was a bit of a muddle.

I’ve read the book, but have forgotten all the ins and outs of the plot.

Spoiler Alert: Hello, a question about the last two episodes of Dalgleish ( Devices and Desires).
Who was killing the women who worked at the nuclear power plant?
Was it the two female activists? Much as I enjoy this series, myself and my husband didn't quite grasp who the serial killer was.

Calendargirl

I didn’t care for Martin Shaw as Dalgliesh, although he is a fine actor and very attractive.

He just seemed to come across as ‘posh’, but to me didn’t capture the character very well.

we're all so different.. I really like the way he is played.. calm, courteous and thoughtful..

I didn’t care for Martin Shaw as Dalgliesh, although he is a fine actor and very attractive.

He just seemed to come across as ‘posh’, but to me didn’t capture the character very well.

Enjoying it so far, really like Bertie C, but wish the character could laugh occasionally!

Sorry to say, I didn't enjoy it at all. I enjoy most detective programmes/series, but I found this (and a previous Dalgleish series I watched a few months ago) boring and not at all engaging. I think the Roy Marsden series were far better, maybe they were just better stories/productions, I don't know, but I did enjoy those.

I did hear P D James on the radio, admitting that she was rather in love with Adam Dalgliesh.
Was the recording thus week very dark? Did anyone else find that?

I am with you Calendargirl, I really like Dalgleish, and the actor playing him. I think he is a good fit, and as good as Roy Marsden was. I feel that the TV dramatisations don't do justice to the books, to me they are far more nuanced.
The relationship between his two subordinates, is spot on, although the male sergeant is trying. I loved all the books too, and I thought that PD James was a very talented author in differing genres.
The series is set in a time that is/was very sexist and chauvinistic behaviour was frequently seen.

Dh liked it but i found it quite slow and boring.

I think Bertie Carvel is perfect as old miseryguts Dalgleish

Martin Shaw was very good as Dalgeish you can get it on U drama .
Troppo is very good on Freevee with Thomas Jane .

The books are so superbly written it is possible to suspend disbelief, but they do not translate well to the screen as the characters are very idiosyncratic, academic and do not generally relate well to modern life.
I do like Bertie Carvel, a very versatile actor, although in this series he is allowed to do little but listen with a pensive look on his face.

I watched it and was disappointed. That is not the story I remember. Some characters have been altered but have kept the same name. I like the actor playing Dalgeish. I think he’s the perfect choice but why can’t they keep to the story.

Just an aside - I met PD James when she came to the Theological College where I worked to gain information on various things for her book. She was very tall.

😂
We seem to have sailed into uncharted waters

luluaugust

My recollection of the 70s is one either slept stark naked or indeed buttoned up to the neck!!!

Some recollections may vary 😀

Oreo

…..but ultimately boring🥱

Boring, no comes across as a very principled, caring man.
Right up my street.

My recollection of the 70s is one either slept stark naked or indeed buttoned up to the neck!!!