The Quiche of Death

This is an adaptation of a series of murder-mystery books that have been turned into comedy crime caper. However I am not sure given the tone of this film whether its also a pastiche as well to a series like Midsomer Murders.

Ashley Jensen plays Agatha Raisin, a go-getting 30 something Public Relations whizz in the city of London who packs it all in to retire in a cottage in the Cotswolds.

She has trouble fitting into village life as the locals seem to distrust outsiders and in order to get in with them she enters a quiche competition when her troubles really begin as her neighbour and judge of the competition is poisoned by a deadly quiche.

The film was mildly diverting, plenty of red herrings, a lot of nasty locals although you could sort of guess who the murderer is.

However I found the tone of the film rather odd. Given the title of the film and the prevailing comic tone it really did come across as a pastiche.

Absolutely love this show.

So lighthearted and comedic.

If the producers of this show are reading this we want more!

The cast is incredible.

Have to say I love a Blonde Agatha what a fun change!

Thank you MC Beaton for the stories and thank you to the producers for finally putting this on screen.

The story lines keep in line with books with slight alterations that make the screen adaption refreshing.

Ashley Jensen as Agatha is an absolute delight.

Truly can't wait for the next season!

A successful publicist decides to chuck her career for the simple joys of the idyllic countryside life she has always coveted, but as with so many dreams hers doesn't seem to be playing out as she'd expected. A neighbour is murdered and she becomes the number one suspect, so she sets out to find out who the real killer is. A charming clever piece which is very well written and acted, I'd love to see a series based on the format, the characters are very well drawn and it very cleverly knocks social stereo types without being heavy handed, a very under estimated drama, I recommend. It's not a hard hitting crime drama is a gentle mix along the lines of Rosemary and Thyme.

I think this would make a nice series. The drama follows Agatha, a PR guru who sells her company in London to move to the seemingly tranquil village of Carsley, where she always dreamed of having a normal life. She of course does not fit in and soon finds herself involved in a murder mystery. It was fairly predictable plot wise. It was nice to see the unlikable lead character find her way and the village ends up liking her. That was sweet. All the actors did a great job. Some of the characters turned out to not be what they originally seemed, in a very mild way. There is always a place for this kind of low key, village murderer type of series, I think. It does say it is a one of, but somehow I think they will do more. I enjoyed it. Update- Well they did make a series out of it. I still am enjoying the small amount of episodes they are putting out.

I realize that sounds like a poor review, but let's be honest, these days we just want to be entertained. And it's a fun little british mystery. A small town whodunnit with the twist being the main character. Agatha is great. I love her. She's a fun mix of Ms Marple, Jessica Fletcher, and a wine mom with two gay best friends. I haven't watched the rest of the mysteries but this one was okay as it bounced around between your various different villains. I will admit I was fooled by one or two of the red herrings. So far it's been worth the subscription alone to acorn TV. I hope it holds.