Campion - Death of a Ghost
The normally unflappable sleuth Albert Campion (played by a formerDoctor Who, Peter Davison) loses a bit of his objectivity when murder strikes  among some good friends, the bohemian enclave that's built up around a  deceased artist who decreed that every year after his death one of his  12 last paintings should be unveiled. At the annual event, a sudden  blackout gives someone the opportunity to stab an abrasive young artist  with a pair of ornate scissors. As is usual withMargery Allingham's  murder mysteries, the suspects inDeath of a Ghostare a collection  of eccentric personalities; their tics and accents are as entertaining as  the elaborate unraveling of the improbable murders. This particular  mystery is weakened by the small role of Campion's crusty manservant Lugg  (Brian Glover), whose earthy attitude generally provides a much-needed  counterbalance to Campion's smooth facade.--Bret Fetzer