The Quiche of Death

Obviously the formulaic MC Beaton AG lovers will be disappointed but I don't really care because I never liked the book version of AG...just too unlovely and simply unlikable a character never mind the repetitive plots. Well this version looks the formula right in the eye and switches it into a different combo and up-dates it all into this century. Along with a lot of character chess pieces being rearranged, it also drops the late Mr Raisin's-questionable past which might have been fun but maybe not suited for today's audience. Could always be drawn in later I suppose to spice flagging plot lines I suppose. As to why MC Beaton let this go? Come on people! Don't be so naive!! Her empire never stops churning out pages of semi-dreck for the undying fans, ( I suspect her publishers now use simple algorithms to keep up with the demand) so why would she mind just another exploitation of her 'art'?

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.

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!

I had waited with much anticipation to see this TV adaptation of a much loved story. I was happy that Agatha was blond and Scottish as it was Ashley Jensen. However the scriptwriter must have read the wrong book because James Lacey doesn't appear til book 2 and was not the brother of Mrs Parr, the vicar was at least thirty years younger and with a different skin colour. Mrs Bloxby with a different first name did not have an affair with Mr Cummings-Browne. And what was the write thinking when he tried to create a love interest with Bill. Bill is her friend and it is quite heart warming to see a male and female as friends. If the scriptwriter had read the book they would know that Agatha relies on this friendship. Mrs Simpson also seemed thirty years younger with a child and no Mr Simpson! And just the one murder when in the book there was two. I realise that books are adapted but this version bore very little resemblance to the book and was sadder for it. Should Sky commission the Vicious Vet I sincerely hope they get a writer who has read the book and understands that readers will want to be able to actually recognise the story.