Yeah, he was also a bit old for the role. I think Peter was supposed to be late 30s to early 40s.
It was a long time ago I saw the Carmichael version (even longer ago than the Petherbridge). I just remember thinking he was awfully … hearty … for a man described as appearing languid and foolish most of the time.
Also, damnit, he wasn’t blond.
(I’ve read the Wimsey mysteries many times. I have a fairly firm picture of Peter, and Carmichael weren’t it.)
O.k., ok. I yield. I also haven’t seen any of the eps in decades, so some details could be escaping me.
I love a lot of cozies, but always take offense when Louise Penny’s books are included. I feel like they are more.
check out Murder’s A Swine for a lovely murder mystery that takes place in London, in the early days of WWII.
I found it charming.
from a review on Amazon:
it’s the beginning of World War II in England, before the bombs have started falling. Blackout blinds and air raid wardens are still merely a nuisance.
very interesting period I knew nothing about.
The Meg Langslow mysteries, by Donna Andrews. (First book was Murder with Peacocks.)