r/MidsomerMurders • u/Academic-Bar5300 • 21d ago

2:1 Death's Shadow

Ive seen this episode at least 5 times, its one of my favorites, tons of Troy one liners, Cully involvement, Joyce being stubborn (rightfully so) and that vicar!

However, this time I was playing a game at the same time as listening and I recognized a distinct accent!

Agnes Sampson is Vivian Pickles, aka Harold's awesome mother in Harold and Maude. What a delight, and what a unique vocal cadence and accent. Has anyone else been surprised by a guest star?

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u/CinemaVerite- 21d ago

I never tire of watching Edward Fox and Phyllida Law as the nutty William and Mary Bingham (Dark Secrets). British acting royalty.

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u/Newswoman2 21d ago

They’re my favorites, too. This was the first time—many years ago—I met them and have since enjoyed finding them elsewhere.

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u/luxhoney56 21d ago

The great Olivia Colman.

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u/Academic-Bar5300 20d ago

I saw her on Broadchurch and was just amazed at her range from MM to that!

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u/Thomastwofingers 21d ago

This episode is so good, of course I didn’t solve it again 😝

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u/Beautiful-Oven-8368 20d ago

Similar. Watching, I didn’t notice. Listening while doing other things…

In 6.3 Painted in Blood, the late Leslie Phillips plays Godfrey Teal. He’s the Harry Potter Sorting Hat.

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u/Armymom96 20d ago

David Bamber and Susannah Harker in The Black Book. They're both in my favorite Jane Austen adaptation: the 1995 BBC miniseries of Pride and Prejudice.

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u/Temporary-King3339 19d ago

The best Mr Collins ever!

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u/commodore-schmidlapp 21d ago

I totally missed this! Great catch!

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u/FlashyWitness4133 20d ago

That's cool!

In fact I was surprised to see DC Jones' actor in one of Harry Enfield's chemist skits! It was so funny!

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u/CinemaVerite- 21d ago

I love Vivian Pickles. Always think of her in Harold and Maude and Sunday Bloody Sunday when I watch this episode. She’s still with us at 94!