I was disappointed when I bought the Cadfael mystery series with Derek Jacobi that the (very) few bonus features offered did not include the introductions and conclusions that Diana Rigg did for the U.S. PBS network. They were simply wonderful and gave so much insight into the programs. Rigg was a great host of so many such mysteries on PBS. Does anyone know if fans have put these snippets out on dvd to share with other fans?
shareI totally agree with you. Unfortunately, they never put her comments (or her predecessor's, Vincent Price's) on any of the purchased videos from Mystery. It really sucks that all of those wonderful and often cleverly written intros and epilogues seem to be lost forever...unless one still has the original series on VHS tape (as I do!).
I never even watch Mystery now that they are butchering Agatha Christie's works with those godawful remakes. Joan Hickson is still THE Miss Marple!!!
On your train of thought, I think I just caught the caboose.
Off-topic, but I agree about Joan Hickson. I understand that, while she was in Christie's play 'The Mousetrap' in London, Dame Agatha attended a performance one night. Christie came backstage afterwards, and declared that Ms. Hickson would be the perfect Miss Marple. Luckily for us, she *did* get the chance to play the role. Of all the Miss Marples I've seen, she is absolutely *it*!
shareThe series was a British production, not an American one. Dianna Rigg's introductions are for WGBH's Mystery series, and are used as an introduction for people unfamiliar with imported television programs. The Acorn Media DVDs are, in fact, how the series was originally presented.
shareYes, we realize that. It still would have been nice to have the introductory comments and explanations available, if only as a special feature.
I agree. I looked forward to her presentations nearly as much as the show. With Cadfael, it was especially nice. Her giving insights and tidbits in front of that magnificent wood carving was really cool.
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