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Brother Cadfael is a monk, with a difference, who lives at Shrewsberry abbey. Given a choice, he would rather enjoy being a simple gardener and herbalist for his home. However, events seem to force him to use his other talent as a master detective in response to mysterious crimes happening in and around his community. …More

Behind his distinctive owlish glasses and gentle, deceptive naivete, Albert Campion conceals a passion for excitement and danger. Peter Davison plays Margery Allingham's enigmatic sleuth, with Brian Glover as his loyal but slightly shady manservant in these classic mysteries set in the 1930's. …More

 A devout Catholic priest freelances as a private investigator in rural England during the 1920s. When it comes to amateur detective work, don't let this priest's absent-minded air and penchant for an occasionsl tipple fool you.

Set in the beautiful outhern English countryside amid the disorder and danger of World War II, FOYLE'S WAR takes place far from the glory of the front. Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Foyle struggles against everyday evil in extraordinarily dangerous times. …More

The true tale of William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the 'innocent until proven guilty' theory to London's Old Bailey. Includes four episodes. …More

Stubborn, incorruptible old cop George Gently partners with a young, ambitious protege to tackle cases in the North East of England during the turbulent 1960s.

Inspector Roderick Alleyn is a Scotland Yard detective whose aristocratic breeding gives him access to the elite and their crimes. This second set of elegant mysteries contains four episodes.

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Jericho is haunted by memories of his father, whose murder he witnessed as a boy. He is obsessed with his work at Scotland Yard. Yet, he finds himself drawn to his beautiful French neighbor Juliette - a prostitute with a tortured past.

Lord Peter Wimsey goes on holiday in Scotland, hoping to relax and catch some trout, but he is soon called on to catch more than fish when Campbell, an unpopular local artist, is found dead.

Agatha Christie's most popular character, prim and proper Miss Jane Marple, is adored worldwide by mystery fans for her razor-sharp mind, intuitive understanding of criminal behavior and trademark knitting needles. The five classic cases in this collection are: Murder at the Vicarage--The death of a most unpopular citizen throws the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead into an uproar …More

Death at the Opera: While visiting her alma mater, Mrs. Bradley unravels the murder of a teacher and discovers that the foundation of this finishing school for young ladies is as improper as it is secretive.…More

In this Canadian mystery series set in Victorian Toronto, eccentric Inspector William Murdoch uses unconventional scientific methods to crack complex murder cases with help from his loyal partner and coroner Julia Ogden. …More

A television series about the life and trials of Horace Rumpole is a London criminal defense lawyer. …More

Sergreant Cribb solves mysterious crimes against the backdrop of Victorian England. …More

Agatha Christie's Tommy and Tuppence Beresford are a crime-solving couple who solve deviously delightful mysteries with exquisite Roaring '20s style. …More