TV series
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery
1987, English, on BBC Two.
Three elegant murder mysteries adapted from the crime novels of Dorothy L. Sayers. Set in the 1930s, the relationship of amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and mystery writer Harriet Vane unfolds in a realm of romance and intrigue.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Gaudy Night (3)
Aired 26 May 1987
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Edward PetherbridgePeter Wimsey · 10 ep
- Harriet WalterHarriet Vane · 10 ep
- Richard MorantBunter · 10 ep
- Arthur CoxSalcombe Hardy · 4 ep
- Simon CuffAlexis · 4 ep
- Michael TroughtonPC Ormonde · 4 ep
- Rowena CooperMrs. Weldon · 4 ep
- Peter BensonPerkins · 3 ep
- David QuilterChief Inspector Parker · 3 ep
- Jeremy SindenHenry Weldon · 3 ep
- Barbara YoungMrs. Lefranc · 3 ep
- Sheila BurrellDr. Baring · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 March 1987
- Last aired
- 26 May 1987
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery is based on
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery is based on Have His Carcase (1932) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Victor Gollancz, Gaudy Night (1935) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Gollancz, and Strong Poison (1930) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Gollancz.
1932
Have His Carcase
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Published by Victor Gollancz
1935
Gaudy Night
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Published by Gollancz
1930
Strong Poison
By Dorothy L. Sayers
Published by Gollancz
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A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
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Yes. A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
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What is A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery based on?
A Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery is based on Have His Carcase (1932) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Victor Gollancz, Gaudy Night (1935) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Gollancz, and Strong Poison (1930) by Dorothy L. Sayers, published by Gollancz.