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Jessica travels to Ireland for the reading of the will of a man she once saved. Jessica is left a cottage; however, the Byrne family aims to challenge her bequest. The family must unite to find a missing treasure.

It's the final case for Jessica Fletcher, and I think the show bows out on a high. It's a really fine mystery.

It's atmospheric, suspenseful, definitely an intriguing mystery, and, of course, we've got a treasure hunt and Jessica wandering around a graveyard in the middle of the night. What could be better?

Finally, after so many Irish-set episodes, the show actually gets to the beautiful island. I know chunks were filmed in L. A., but some of this is authentic; it benefits from the location work.

One or two of the accents are a little hit and miss; compared to some accents, the glorious tones of Inspector O'Dwyer make it easy to see who's putting on an accent.

Lansbury, as ever, is delightful; she did a grand job. I only hope that if it returns under a new guise, justice is given to her and the show, it's legacy lives on.

8/10.

Frank Drebin is back on the case; this time, he's investigating an explosion at the laboratory of the country's top green energy scientist.

For some, it's on par with the first movie; I personally think it's funnier-gag after gag, it is relentlessly funny. No matter how many times I watch it, it gives me laughter pains.

It's so far ahead of its time-unbelievably so! Talk of electric cars, solar power, renewable energy sources and ideas that were definitely ahead of their time.

Where do you even begin? Barbara Bush getting smacked in the face with the door? The lobster claw, the flying Doberman, or that out-of-control wheelchair? Take your pick; it is relentless.

The ghost scene is absolutely genius-it's unbelievably funny, and the music is just the icing on the cake. Nielsen is flawless; for me, it's his best-ever role, his energy and exuberance, incredible.

The supporting cast of George Kennedy, Richard Griffiths, and Priscilla Presley is perfect.

Sometimes, you just need a good dose of silliness; this is the ultimate pick-me-up. Guaranteed to lift low spirits.

10/10.

Various rival groups compete for the right to lead the nation during the Euros of 1988, including the right to lead the violence against other nations.

At last, after all these years, the BBC is finally showing some of the Screen 2 dramas; surely 'The Firm' is one of the best remembered.

It still packs a punch; it doesn't shy away from the violence or terror of football hooliganism. The scenes are graphic and relentless; they look realistic, too.

It's a flashback to the days of football hooliganism; some things haven't changed for the better since then. Fortunately, this is one scourge that, for the most part, is gone.

The one scene that stayed with me forever is the kid with the knife; it's sickening. I've never forgotten it, and in the context of the story, even that didn't stop Bex.

I can't believe how short it was; it's funny how you remember things. In my mind, it's two hours long, but in reality, it's about 70 minutes or so.

Gary Oldman is phenomenal here; when isn't he?

It's aged rather well, it still looks good. BBC please out more of these Screen 2 gems.

8/10.