and does whatever else needs to be done around here. I thought you were this big-time connoisseur. All text information on this page is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons License. the dead return and want to live it all over again. Could her sudden reappearance and attempt at a comeback album have any connection to the murder of a young orphan nearby? Unlike the demented and grimy band members in this Inspector Lewis episode. VICAR: Likewise, after supper, He took the cup. The plot of Counter Culture Blues is complicated, but still manages to hold the viewers interest. Henry Tilney Her enduring appeal and widespread influence can be found in our previews and reviews of the best historical novels, nonfiction books, and British period dramas. Georgian Era Fiction Look, I'm calm, I'm clean, I can still sing. The band he was in, Midnight Addiction, appears to be reuniting, an event made possible by the female vocalist returning after being dead for 35 years. Topics include Regency fashion, historic foods, Jane Austen societies, British sites, related topics. Cast: DI Robbie Lewis is played by Kevin Whately, DS James Hathaway is played by Laurence Fox, CSI Jean Innocent is played by Rebecca Front, Dr Laura Hobson is played by Clare Holman. is just so unutterably stupid as beggars belief. the third best-selling group in the history of British rock. Well, I've got a vicar who's a bit cross. Why, what have you done, you naughty boy? As Lewis remembers his rock-and-roll youth, the violence escalates. I look forward to the contuing saga of Inspector Lewis. will put paid to all the banging on a Sunday morning. I hope you enjoy them. In addition, we thank the many experts and authors who frequently contribute their posts and opinions, and who continue to do so freely or at our request. Richie Maguire contributes half a million pounds each year. Not many people say "cool" when we arrive uninvited, Well, it's not every day the beautiful Esm Ford. The successes of independent and feminist Marie Antoinette provoke jealousy and rivalry. And the woman lead singer being a cheerful slut, and being so self conscious about it, is not truthful of the time. The series itself is inspired by Colin Dexters Inspector Morse novels and is greatly enhanced by an excellent cast. Richie had been recording these songs for her. Though some of us did our scissoring elsewhere. of Inspector Lewis. A guy on a scooter, possibly, with a remote. what it is she might have been listening to? This clever story idea by Nick Dear (Persuasion) and screenplay by Guy Andrews (Lost in Austen) gives us an inside look at an iconic rock band whose colorful members have secrets, indiscretions and major brain damage from years of excess but capable of murder? down the back of the sofa-- I think it's Zita. So I proceed in an orderly fashion to Abingdon. The mysterious death of Jason, the boy who was murdered at the gates of Richies mansion, and of two other charactes keep Inspector Lewis on his toes. Click on this link. Don't tell me you faked your own death just for tax purposes. JH: Does that mean we are going to the pub? When asked by Inspector Lewis why she disappears for weeks on end, she says she can always tell when her husband is gearing up to have another affair and she wanted to give him the necessary space. I bloody hated him and he was my best friend. Find movie and film cast and crew information for Inspector Lewis on Masterpiece : Counter Culture Blues (2009) - Bill Anderson on AllMovie S03E04 Counter Culture Blues Summary. They'll find they bloody well can if I go round there. And you will be representing which company? Your report has been successfully submitted. We do not accept any form of cash advertising, sponsorship, or paid topic insertions. You've just tried to add this show to My List. Be sure to check out our curated recommendation lists and subscribe to receive email notifications of new posts in your inbox. I just turned the power back on, by the way. The offending gunfire is the least of the chaos on the estate. Hathaway and Laurence Foxs performance and development of the character. This intelligent and often witty script was written by Guy Andre, who adapted the screenplay from a story by Nick Deare. The Inspector Lewis star reflects on his acting career and the iconic Lewis character. Well, it turns out that she did indeed work. Get the superfan scoop on the final season with exclusive cast interviews, videos and more. Then I'd stake him out and the minute he left the house. Regency Romance The death of a professor may be connected to a student reported lost for 15 years. Would you mind telling me where you were last night? I was the enchantment that held us together. Runtime: 100 Minutes. meaning "I have no idea what you're talking about.". Now I know what it feels like to be Britney Spears. I thought it might be rather nostalgic for you. David Hayman as drummer Richie Maguire, Anthony Higgins as lead guitar Franco, Hilton McRae as Mack Maguire on bass guitar and Joanna Lumley as lead singer Esme Ford (whose singing was nails on the black board time) were all so eccentrically excessive that is bordered on silly. It was Esme, the tart with the heart, who had been the enchantment who held the band together. While Richie Maguire had recently attempted a solo CD, whose master had mysteriously been wiped clean, the members of the band were living richly off the proceeds of their past glory. the moment you drove your car over that boy. Would you see this gets to Richie Maguire? Awards We first meet Inspector Lewis (Kevin Whately) at home and about to sit down to a microwave dinner, when he and Sergeant Hathaway (Laurence Fox) are called to investigate the illegal hunting of game near a church during Sunday service. Investigate the strangling of a controversial American guest lecturer at Oxford. Disclaimer: Our team makes no profit from this blog. because someone said he'd meet him there. Vic Sanborn, founder of this blog, is supported by a team of talented and knowledgeable writers about Jane Austen and the Regency era. and the Hathaway (Laurence Fox) are called to a death by drowning of Steven Mullan (Danny Midwinter) in his own bathtub. Now, that does not protect him from our scrutiny. His confrontation of the young man are among my favorite scenes in this production. and while he was standing there-- a bit unsteady, maybe--. Well, I tell you why he's just seriously pissed off--. Pleasantly surprised; I wondered what I'd done with it. But there's a cleaner remembers Gran's address. Richies daughter, Kitten (Perdita Weeks), has mysterious dealings with a nasty young man named Peter, which gives James Hathaway (Laurence Fox) something productive to do. To be added To be added Kevin Whately - DI Robert Lewis Laurence Fox - DS James Hathaway Clare Holman - Dr. Laura Hobson Rebecca Front - Chief Superintendent Jean Innocent Daniel Kaluuya - Declan Paul Panting - Craig Bell Thomas Kane - Lucas Perdita Weeks - Kitten Nick Malinowski - Reverend Armstrong David Hayman - Richie . There was certainly a fantastic chemistry, Mind you she was pretty fantastic chemistry. Her not wearing a bra, being the identifying trait of one photo? This doesn't fit the sound of an amplified band. And I heard the same thing that Samantha Wheeler heard, when she listened to it: the voice of someone. Well, he might have done, had he been there. Hook End Manor, Checkendon, Oxfordshire, England, UK. Write us at. Another great role for Joanna Lumley, and great twists will keep those seeing it for the first time intrigued beginning til end. Someone's been in contact with the press, that at the time Esm Ford joined the band, Were you aware that the Bone had two false teeth. MAN (whispering): I can get you more, yes! an alleged misuse of firearms on your property. I particularly liked Hathaway's little fade away as he, Lewis and Hobson were moving towards the pub at the end. Even the sound of his voice makes me want. Duct tapped in rock and roll excess, deception, greed, and of course murder, Lewis and Hathaway investigate the death of a young boy that is somehow linked to the late 1960's rock and roll band Midnight Addiction. If I was still dropping acid, I probably would. Lewis: Season 3. because that cretin Oxe was there, holding court. What've these old rockers got to do with a boy like you? "Red Crest Sanctuary is a unique environment, "in which the dispossessed youth of Oxford, can rediscover purpose and self-respect,", At what point did you actually acknowledge. Please dont equate the grotesque fictional band (Midnight Addiction) with such legendary rock n roll greats as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Counter Culture Blues, the latest Inspector Lewis mystery on PBS Masterpiece Mystery!, treats the viewer to three murders a young boy, a rocker, and a music professor. Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. what's been happening to me for the last 35 years. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) guest stars. Why tell him you'd gone all the way to New York? While on a routine disturbance call, Lewis is shocked to encounter a rock star he once idolized, who was believed to have died years ago. So, Lucas calls round. Please enter your birth date to watch this video: You are not allowed to view this material at this time. could have been made by an unaccompanied female voice. (LogOut/ Counter Culture Blues. | The scenes in and around Oxford are part of the background. But there's a cleaner who remembers Gran's address. but Christ's sakes, what have I ever had in my life? Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous) guest stars as the sultry singer. The Inspector Lewis 90-minute episodes are inspired by Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse mystery books. Counter Culture Blues. Find out about new shows, get updates on your favorite dramas and mysteries, enjoy exclusive content and more! Any idea who sent that spider to Jo Race? Terms and Policies Oxes sudden appearance in Oxford coincides with that of Esme Ford. Kudos to Perdita Weeks (Lydia Bennet in Lost in Austen) as the wide eyed Maguire daughter Kitten blackmailed by a sleazy fellow Oxford student Peter (Harry Lloyd), and Simon Callow, who made rock manager Simon Oxe so flamboyant and over-the-top that I will never be able to think about mens sock garters again without giggling. Richie, for God's sake, go and get Franco back. Lewis and Hathaway find a postcard at the crime scene of a Renaissance painting inscribed with the words, "It was no dream." . not to acquaint myself too intimately with the ingredients. Richie issued a rather intemperate press release. 5 Star Book Reviews I would greatly value your opinion on something. That's another thing I shall need counseling for. This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me and my team. Well, I'll get someone to interview it other than me. Stephanie Barron but he's still got a bit of fairy dust up his sleeve. Lewis and Hathaway depend on Dr. Hobson's (Clare Holman) findings to do their work. Counter Culture Blues is episode four of the third season of Lewis. There were more than a few plot holes that even after second and third viewing left big gaps in the logic and motives of the murderer. Click here to enter the page. I enjoyed Hathaway and Lewis in this episode, but mystery-wise this will go down as one of my least favorite Lewis episodes ever. Season 3 Episode 1 | 1hr 22m 53s. Learn if theres a connection between a body discovered in a well and a murdered artist. hoping that whatever's going on down here. Giveaways , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. The good news is, like the prequel series 'Endeavour', 'Lewis' is every bit as good as 'Inspector Morse' and stands very well on its own two feet as a detective mystery and show in general. Inspector Lewis, tonight on Masterpiece Mystery! Kudos to the writers of Counter Culture Blues. Sign up now. That is precisely why there is no ashtray. Someone's got to look after your social life, sir. A teenager is found dead and, while his body was found elsewhere, the location of death is determined to be at the gates to an estate owned by a 60s rocker, a hero of Lewis's youth. Hathaway got a glimpse of the rock and roll life. OF THE COACHING AGE, VOL. What did that bloke Bell have to be so shifty about? If you want to see the series again, it will be shown online at this link starting August 30 and through September 12. Lewis defensive reaction: JH: Give you an excuse to come back. Sounds more like Status Quo whinging about the biscuits. Trying to think like Morse. Luckily, you didnt insult Deep Purple with a comparison. You just didn't feel like your sister, eh, Maureen? We're going to nail the guy who killed your friend. Georgian Died off Prome, the 7th October 1852, while in command of the Naval Expedition on the river Irrawady against the Burmese Forces, aged 73 years.. "Babywhy'd you have to leave me that way?" Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James, with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust, created to help ensure the series' future. Nothing about the scenario seemed on-target, beginning with that band. The baddie is shot and they both fall backwards. To have Vernon take control of it might have been a bad thing. I just have to say I love this episode, and I still enjoy it no matter how many times I see it. (LogOut/ Gentlemen, this is not an aid to my digestion. asking whether the pattern on Samantha Wheeler's computer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Self indulgent, self absorbed, but wonderful. Contemporary Era Fiction Frisch's skin, which is what one might expect. I will always adore Joanna for her turn as Patsy Stone, the boozing, smoking, non-eating, free-loving character of Absolutely Fabulous. Jane Austen's Mansfield Park Jane Austen's World, Mick Jagger Biography A Legend in Classic Rock. to make absolutely sure that he was dead. Inpektor Robert Lewis in narednik James Hathaway reujeta teke primere, ki jima jih zastavljajo izobraeni prebivalci Oxforda . I have my ideas about who was responsible. No, this is my superior officer, Inspector Lewis. What did you say your name was again, man? Esm flew off to Grenada and drowned herself. Jane Austen Merchandise If we told you you could leave now, where would you go? 1:22:53 | CC. Watching their relationship develop over the course of this series has been a delight, and the humor and way they play off each other in this episode was a lot of fun to watch. Jane Austen's World, Watch Inspector Lewis Online at PBS Masterpiece Mystery: The Dead of Winter Jane Austen's World, Inspector Lewis: Your Sudden Death Question. I've always wanted to see someone do that in real life. Well, she's not saying, but she's obviously paying out. Jason's friend, Declan (Daniel Kaluuya) bravely helps Inspector Lewis solve why the boy was murdered. thinking of his modest senior partner as a fan. I just want to do it again, before it's too late. Counter Culture Blues is a 2008 ITV production. Could her sudden reappearance and attempt at a comeback . A few years before Midsomer Murders did a similar plot and did it much better. In one of the last scenes Lewis handcuffs himself to the baddie using rigid handcuffs. Were you aware, sir, that it's against the law, One doesn't expect levity from a policeman. On the body, not on the ground around it. Thank you for this review! We may receive books (physical or digitized) and DVDs for review purposes. CONCIERGE: This is a nonsmoking suite, sir. Murder Mysteries - full episodeshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWd3pkat2LzLh26HkHHetAInspector Lewis S03E04 - Counter Culture Blues / full episodeLewis, c. Here's the episode's synopsis: "Steven Mullan is found dead in his bathtub, the scalding water indicative of the . Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. Let's not get off on the wrong foot with you telling me things. Then you may be astonished to learn that she isn't dead. Counter Culture Blues: Directed by Bill Anderson. Laurel Ann, Ooh, wait till my wife walks in on all this. You are welcome, Michelle. It's not your fault that he's dead, Declan. Caroline, Helen Baxendale, takes a pragmatic view on marriage. floating-in-the-blue. While on a routine disturbance call, Lewis is shocked to encounter a rock star he once idolized, who was believed to have died years ago. I doubt very much whether he'd have killed Samantha, I suspect he was making too much money out of people. Austenesque Gotta say I enjoyed the main characters too, its just the writing that is so disappointing. Richie has nothing to hide from you, pig. but it does afford him a certain professional courtesy. Lewis is so animated in this episode, he's sometimes a little quiet in character . Say, sticking to within a couple of octaves. I needed a magnifying glass to pick you out, Maureen. For a review of Inspector Lewis Series III, 2010, Counter Culture Blues, Click Here. Esme Ford (Joanna Lumley), the bands singer long presumed dead, has just resurfaced. Next weeks episode The Dead of Winter stars Nathaniel Parker (Vanity Fair) and, get ready, here it comes Hathaway gets a romance! Half the fun of mysteries set in England is witnessing the audaciousness of the characters and the entertaining display of British wit. Metacritic Reviews. There is no Audience Score because there are not enough user ratings at this time. 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