The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
| The Mrs Bradley Mysteries | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Period crime drama |
| Created by | Gladys Mitchell (character) |
| Directed by | James Hawes and Martin Hutchings[1] |
| Starring |
Diana Rigg Neil Dudgeon |
| Theme music composer | Ray Henderson and Matthew Scott |
| Opening theme | "You're the Cream in My Coffee" |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 5 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Mal Young[1] |
| Producer(s) | Deborah Jones |
| Running time |
60 mins 90 mins (special) |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 31 August 1998 – 6 February 2000[2] |
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries is a British drama series starring Diana Rigg as Adela Bradley, and Neil Dudgeon as her chauffeur George Moody. The series was produced by the BBC for its BBC One channel between 31 August 1998 and 6 February 2000, based on the character created by detective writer Gladys Mitchell.[3] Five episodes were produced, including a pilot special. Graham Dalby provided the theme music, "You're the Cream in My Coffee", and he appeared with his orchestra in two episodes. Stylish images of the 1920s are featured, including a classic Rolls Royce limousine and art deco fashions and jewellery worn by the title character.
The series was shown in the United States by PBS broadcaster WGBH as part of its Mystery! anthology strand, and introduced by Diana Rigg.[4] The full series was also aired in Australia in 2011 by the Seven Network's station 7Two.
Episodes
Pilot: Speedy Death
Supporting cast
John Alderton as Alastair Bing; Lynda Baron as Mrs. MacNamara; Emma Fielding as Eleanor Bing, aka 'Mouse'; Simeon Andrews as Family Doctor; Tom Butcher as Bertie Philipson; Tyler Butterworth as Ferdinand Bradley; Emma Davies as Hermione Bradley; John Conroy as Henry Baxter; Sue Devaney as Mabel Jones; Tristan Gemmill as Garde Bing; Andrew Hallett as Constable; Roger Grainger as Funeral Vicar; Alec Linstead as Wedding Vicar; Carmela Marner as Pamela Storbin.
Episode 1: Death at the Opera
Supporting cast
Peter Davison as Inspector Christmas; Roy Barraclough as Dr Simms; David Tennant as Max Valentine; James Hurn as Alfie; Amy Marston as Agnes Delamere; Annabelle Apsion as Mona Bunting; Elaine Claxton as Miss Ferris; Susan Wooldridge as Mrs Simms; Monique DeVilliers as Clementine; Carli Norris as Plum Fisher; Ken Oxtoby as Mr Jenner
Episode 2: The Rising of the Moon
Supporting cast
Peter Davison as Inspector Christmas; Meera Syal as Madame Marlene; Kenneth Colley as Archie; Francis Magee as Castries; Sheila Steafel as Celestine; Peter Gallagher as Little Bernard; Nikki McInnes as Lilly; Big Mick as Tom; Felicity Montagu as Ruby Larkin; Richard Baglow as Peter; James Baglow as Francis; Nick Woodeson as John Forrester; Janine Duvitski as Mrs. Cockerton.
Episode 3: Laurels Are Poison
Supporting cast
Phyllida Law as Isabel; Joanna Roth as Lacey; Ronan Vibert as Douglas; Michele Dotrice as Amy Parkin; Valerie Gogan as Jessie; Michael Fox as Ronnie; Kenneth MacDonald as Alf; Stuart Bunce as Seth.
Episode 4: The Worsted Viper
Supporting cast
Peter Davison as Inspector Christmas; Pooky Quesnel as Delilah Hicks; Isla Blair as Myrtle Quincey; Rebecca Callard as Cecily Moody; Jason O'Mara as Jake Hicks; Matthew Burgess as Constable Sharp; Charlotte Francis as Temperance Baines; John Bowe as Reverend Baines; Alex Palmer as Lester Hicks; Katy Lown as Polly; Eddie Marsan as Ronald Quincey.
References
- 1 2 Full credits at IMDb
- ↑ Episode list at IMDb
- ↑ Osmond, Andrew Glad to Be on TV at Gladys Mitchell Tribute site
- ↑ MYSTERY! Host Diana Rigg Turns Detective at pbs.org (Retrieved 20 May 2013)