2.9 Inspector Alleyn Mysteries

An A to Z of UK Television Drama

This time Andy & Martin delve into Ngaio Marsh's Alleyn Mysteries which aired on the BBC in the early Nineties. Having watched the 1990 pilot 'Artists in Crime' and a 1993 episode 'Final Curtain' they are able to compare the performances of Simon Williams and Patrick Malahide in the title role. Belinda Lang is thankfully a constant as his artist 'friend' Agatha Troy, as is the characterful William Simons as Fox. While underwhelmed by the pilot, they are bowled over by the OTT Final Curtain especially due to the presence of Graham Crowden , Eleanor Bron, Michael Sheard and Michael Bilton and many more. Crowden even threatens to out-chew Soldeed here! If you like your murder mysteries, campy, period and full of over-the-top artist or actor-y types this is the drama and podcast episode for you. Their exploration meanders as usual as they also remember Moondial, M*A*S*H, 2 Point 4 Children and Victoria Wood Presents. There's even a guest appearance from Ru Paul. We also have a question to ask you all, inspired by this episode: "Do you design for the theatre?' Enjoy!