Agatha Christie's Romantic Detectives (Tommy & Tuppence 1 & 2 / Why Didn't They Ask Evans? / Seven Dials Mystery / Agatha Christie A Life in Pictures)
Agatha Christie’s fabulous sleuthing couples mix crime and romance in stylish comedy thrillers. More than 17 hours of mystery, romance, and fun.Tommy & Tuppence: Partners in CrimeAgatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence Beresford were the first to prove that two clever heads are better than one when it comes to solving mysteries. Francesca Annis (Reckless) and James Warwick (Lillie) star as a zany upper-class couple who pursue a shared passion for solving mysteries. A PBS Mystery! favorite set in the roaringly romantic 1920s. Sets 1 & 2, approx 650 min., 11 episodes on 4 discs.Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?A classic Christie mystery starring Francesca Annis and James Warwick as a pair of amateur sleuths. This time Warwick is the vicar’s son and Annis is his aristocratic childhood chum. Together they solve the mystery of a dying man’s last words. Also featuring John Gielgud. Approx. 188 min. on 1 disc.Seven Dials MysteryA feisty flapper (Cheryl Campbell, The Way We Live Now) teams up with a suave man-about-town (James Warwick) in a story that combines the dark forces of murder and international intrigue with the froth of romance and upper-class English frivolity. Also featuring John Gielgud. Approx. 133 min. on 1 disc.Bonus Program!Agatha Christie: A Life in PicturesUsing Christie's own words, this innovative BBC drama explores her shadowy personal life and what really happened during her mysterious 11-day disappearance in 1926. Starring Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense) and Anna Massey (Possession). "Mesmerizing"--Telegraph (U.K.) Approx. 90 min. on 1 disc; 16:9 widescreen.