Agatha Christie's Marple: Series 2 4-Disc Set
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Acorn Media
2012
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AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MARPLE: SERIES 2 4-DISC SET
Granada Television and the PBS Mystery! series' Marple installments continue to enchant viewers with their unique vibrancy, humor, and elegance, making it difficult to ever view tea rooms in the English countryside as merely "quaint" locations. Geraldine McEwan (Vanity Fair) reprises her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Jane Marple, the elderly detective who possesses a remarkably perceptive eye and a charming smile that softens her candid remarks aimed at both friends and murder suspects. Like the first series, the assortment of mysteries in series two, set shortly after World War II, features an ensemble cast that includes well-known personalities such as Timothy Dalton, Charles Dance, Greta Scacchi, Anthony Andrews, Patricia Hodge, and Imogen Stubbs. Instead of delivering a uniform visual and tonal experience across all four narratives, each 90-minute episode is treated as an individual story, allowing writers, directors, and production teams the flexibility to impart a distinct identity to each tale.
The episode "Sleeping Murder" showcases Sophia Myles as Gwenda Halliday, a young woman plagued by memories of witnessing a murder as a child in an impressive British estate. The twist is that Gwenda has only recently relocated to Britain after growing up in India. The narrative also features Dawn French, Martin Kemp, and Geraldine Chaplin and weaves together a plot involving an elderly group of actors, a jewelry heist, and an unexpectedly shocking resolution. "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" revolves around the vanishing of a feeble elderly lady, who leaves behind an eerie painting of a cottage in the woods with a disturbing figure lurking in its window. Miss Marple is on the case but permits the lonely, alcoholic spouse (Scacchi) of a government investigator (Andrews) to take charge, thus enhancing the younger woman's confidence.
The bold episode "The Moving Finger" stands out as the most unique in series two, presenting a cheeky—almost subversive—take on a picturesque village whose peace is shattered by a wave of malicious letters sent to various residents. In this tale, Miss Marple, witnessing the disastrous impact of these letters on personal bonds and reputations, takes a step back, closely observing as a disillusioned young man (James D'Arcy) pulls himself from his cynical, alcohol-fueled stupor to uncover the origin of the distressing correspondence. (As a bonus, director Ken Russell makes a cameo as the local, rosy-cheeked vicar.) Lastly, "The Sittaford Mystery" features Timothy Dalton as a potential prime ministerial candidate, who meets a grim fate when he is stabbed to death after a séance. Set in a dilapidated hotel during a fierce winter tempest, this episode co-stars James Murray, Rita Tushingham, and comic actor-director Mel Smith, who plays the devoted right-hand man to the deceased character.
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Granada Television and the PBS Mystery! series' Marple installments continue to enchant viewers with their unique vibrancy, humor, and elegance, making it difficult to ever view tea rooms in the English countryside as merely "quaint" locations. Geraldine McEwan (Vanity Fair) reprises her role as Agatha Christie's Miss Jane Marple, the elderly detective who possesses a remarkably perceptive eye and a charming smile that softens her candid remarks aimed at both friends and murder suspects. Like the first series, the assortment of mysteries in series two, set shortly after World War II, features an ensemble cast that includes well-known personalities such as Timothy Dalton, Charles Dance, Greta Scacchi, Anthony Andrews, Patricia Hodge, and Imogen Stubbs. Instead of delivering a uniform visual and tonal experience across all four narratives, each 90-minute episode is treated as an individual story, allowing writers, directors, and production teams the flexibility to impart a distinct identity to each tale.
The episode "Sleeping Murder" showcases Sophia Myles as Gwenda Halliday, a young woman plagued by memories of witnessing a murder as a child in an impressive British estate. The twist is that Gwenda has only recently relocated to Britain after growing up in India. The narrative also features Dawn French, Martin Kemp, and Geraldine Chaplin and weaves together a plot involving an elderly group of actors, a jewelry heist, and an unexpectedly shocking resolution. "By the Pricking of My Thumbs" revolves around the vanishing of a feeble elderly lady, who leaves behind an eerie painting of a cottage in the woods with a disturbing figure lurking in its window. Miss Marple is on the case but permits the lonely, alcoholic spouse (Scacchi) of a government investigator (Andrews) to take charge, thus enhancing the younger woman's confidence.
The bold episode "The Moving Finger" stands out as the most unique in series two, presenting a cheeky—almost subversive—take on a picturesque village whose peace is shattered by a wave of malicious letters sent to various residents. In this tale, Miss Marple, witnessing the disastrous impact of these letters on personal bonds and reputations, takes a step back, closely observing as a disillusioned young man (James D'Arcy) pulls himself from his cynical, alcohol-fueled stupor to uncover the origin of the distressing correspondence. (As a bonus, director Ken Russell makes a cameo as the local, rosy-cheeked vicar.) Lastly, "The Sittaford Mystery" features Timothy Dalton as a potential prime ministerial candidate, who meets a grim fate when he is stabbed to death after a séance. Set in a dilapidated hotel during a fierce winter tempest, this episode co-stars James Murray, Rita Tushingham, and comic actor-director Mel Smith, who plays the devoted right-hand man to the deceased character.
For DVD Player (North American NTSC)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
