![]() ![]() While this phrase is ubiquitous in the James Bond movies, the secret agent never introduces himself this way in any of Ian Fleming's novels. Furthermore, in this dramatization the ornithologist introduces himself as "Bond, James Bond", after which Fleming is seen scribbling something on a notepad. ![]() The ornithologist Bond in this episode has a strong British accent, being played by Charlie Higson, who both wrote the screenplay for this episode and a number of children's books about a James Bond, Jr. With Julia McKenzie, Elliot Cowan, Emma Griffiths Malin, Joan Collins. She has the right wit and looks as if she is enjoying every moment, her eyes sparkle when she has an idea. They Do It with Mirrors: Directed by Andy Wilson. Geraldine McEwan is by far the better of the two actresses playing Ms. However, the actual ornithologist, James Bond, was American and both was born and died in Philadelphia. Marple, on the other hand, is an amateur and an old lady, a more overlooked person who works in the background. This is clearly a reference to the real-life Ian Fleming, who was inspired to write the Bond novels in the Carribean, and who named the spy after an ornithologist and popular writer on birds in the Carribean. He then is invited by Miss Marple to attend a lecture on birds given by one James Bond. Be prepared for a big letdown.Among the guests is a character called Ian Fleming, writing a spy novel, but lacking a name for his protagonist. The acting is very good, and despite the tinkering, this still manages to be an intriguing story, with the exception of the ending. I do wish they set these films in the '30s, where they belong. Miss Marples stay at a glamorous London hotel is interrupted by a wave of criminal activity, including robberies, racketeering, blackmail, death threats, and cold-blooded murder. ![]() The blond is soon discovered to have been in line to inherit a fortune, and the investigation takes a different turn. Summary: When a mysterious blond is found in the Bantry's library at Gossington Hall, Dolly Bantry calls on the help of Miss Marple to investigate it and clear her husband's name. The production values of all these films are lush, with beautiful scenery, music, and '50s clothing. With Geraldine McEwan, Isabella Parriss, James Howard, Adam Smethurst. Starring: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie. Frankie is busy nosing around, trying to find out if there is an Evans, when both Miss Marple and Bobbie (disguised as a chauffeur) show up. The patriarch of the family, not well liked, is recently dead. Inspector Neele (Matthew MacFadyen) sets out to Yewtree Lodge, the family estate, where he suspects the poisonous Yew seeds came from. They find out the man had a connection to the Savage Family, and Frankie crashes her car outside of the family castle and stays there to recover. In episode one, 'A Pocket full of Rye,' Rex Fortescue, a president of an investment firm, dies with a strange 'cereal' in his pocket. He and his pretty female friend, Frankie, decide to investigate on their own. Someone has tried to keep him away from the real one. Bobby, Marjorie's son, is asked to go to the inquest, but upon arrival, there is no inquest there. Marjorie's son recently found a dead body whose last words were the story's title. Jane Marple is paying a visit to her friend Marjorie. Christie overheard coming out of a movie theater, and she built a whole story around it. ![]() "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" is actually not a Miss Marple story, but since the series runs roughshod over the Christie books, why not just throw some of her other characters in as well? The title of the book actually came from a conversation Ms. I like Julia McKenzie very much she is very close to the Miss Marple of the books. Since it's been so many years since I've read any of the Agatha Christie books - and I read them all - I have to admit I'm enjoying these various mystery series featuring the various Miss Marples. ![]()
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