The case against a mobster seems to fall apart with the killing of a potential informant.The case against a mobster seems to fall apart with the killing of a potential informant.The case against a mobster seems to fall apart with the killing of a potential informant.
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Trevor Byfield
- Frankie Baker
- (as Zig Byfield)
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- TriviaAfter Lynley & Havers finish unpacking at the caravan park, they go out for a drink at an establishment that is playing Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue". All of the young pattrons are up and dancing '50s style. Barbara says to Tommy, "Did you ever dance like that back in the day". Tommy replies, "That'll be the day". A clever script insert referring also to Buddy Holly.
- GoofsNotice Lynley's ring while driving near the beginning. It is on the middle ringer of his left hand. Later on it is shown on the ring finger of his left hand. Interesting.
- Quotes
Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley: [Entering morgue and hearing rock music being played] It's hardly appropriate music, is it?
Lafferty: [Referring to the corpse] Well, it's not for him; it's for me.
- ConnectionsFollowed by The Inspector Lynley Mysteries: Chinese Walls (2006)
- SoundtracksPeggy Sue
(1957) (uncredited)
Written by Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison, and Norman Petty
Performed by Buddy Holly and The Crickets
Recording heard at seaside pub
Featured review
Caravans and criminals and karaoke.
At least two suspects are in the running for the murder, a contract killer and a bitter old man. Which suits the victim, as he was killed twice. A good mystery and a good solution, primarily thanks to Havers. I like that last episode and this she's allowed more of the lead in the detecting. Also that Lynley has stopped complaining/disparaging about it and begun encouraging it.
The caravan park brought a smile to my face. (I grew up in New Jersey, USA.) It and the town seemed a mash up of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Long Beach Island. Like Havers, I have fond memories.
The introduction of Martin is welcome. Someone besides Havers and Lynley working on things will make the investigations a bit more believable. I hope to see more of him. As to the new Helen ...
Personally I find the new Helen annoying. Not that they swapped actors. But that they completely swapped characters. With no explanation. Up until this series (the old) Helen was languid and deliberate and justalittlebit patronizing. This new one is bright and smiley and definitely Not to the manor born. Every scene between Helen and Tommy in the first three series has now become a waste of my time.
And allow me one more thing. (Oh, yeah. I've read the other reviews.) I have No interest in karaoke. Watching/listening to flat, nonrhythmic singing live is annoying enough. But video of it rises to the level of ABH. The two snippets here were mercifully brief,. They could have been briefer.
The caravan park brought a smile to my face. (I grew up in New Jersey, USA.) It and the town seemed a mash up of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Long Beach Island. Like Havers, I have fond memories.
The introduction of Martin is welcome. Someone besides Havers and Lynley working on things will make the investigations a bit more believable. I hope to see more of him. As to the new Helen ...
Personally I find the new Helen annoying. Not that they swapped actors. But that they completely swapped characters. With no explanation. Up until this series (the old) Helen was languid and deliberate and justalittlebit patronizing. This new one is bright and smiley and definitely Not to the manor born. Every scene between Helen and Tommy in the first three series has now become a waste of my time.
And allow me one more thing. (Oh, yeah. I've read the other reviews.) I have No interest in karaoke. Watching/listening to flat, nonrhythmic singing live is annoying enough. But video of it rises to the level of ABH. The two snippets here were mercifully brief,. They could have been briefer.
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- Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, UK(Sands restaurant and other locations)
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
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