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Hetty Wainthropp Investigates - Complete Collection | 
| Actor: Patricia Routledge
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: DVD
List Price: $149.99
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 14911
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Collector's Edition, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 13
Running Time: 1455 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 9721
UPC: 054961972197
EAN: 0054961972197
ASIN: B000R349GQ
Release Date: September 4, 2007
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Description
The late-blooming sleuth who brings a lifetime of wisdom to the job Acclaimed actress Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances) captivated American and British audiences alike as the 60-something housewife-turned-detective, Hetty Wainthropp. This collection captures Hetty's entire sleuthing career in one complete set -- including some episodes not seen on the PBS Mystery! broadcast. Armed with little more than a no-nonsense attitude, a whip-smart mind, and plenty of moxie, Hetty takes on cases involving Mafiosi, missing persons, and murder, assisted by her eager apprentice Geoffrey (Dominic Monaghan, Lost) and doting husband Robert (Derek Benfield, Rumpole of the Bailey). Her old-fashioned common sense and unfailing compassion make Hetty a detective to be reckoned with -- and to cherish. INCLUDES BONUS PROGRAM! Missing Persons -- Feature-length drama based on the novel by David Cook that became the pilot episode for Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE exclusive interview with Patricia Routledge (disc 1), production notes, photo galleries, and cast filmographies.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 Grandmother turns sleuth December 1, 2008
denelle m. manick (TRAVERSE CITY)
A thinking slow pace mystery that is in the true vain of the British mystery
Must have For the Mystery Lover! November 29, 2008
My Amazon Reviews (Denver, CO United States)
I took the chance of purchasing this entire series based on the reviews without having ever seen an episode. I am so glad I did, it is an excellent collection! My mother loves this series and rated it as the top 5 of US or British mystery series. It is not just for the older crowd as I found the episodes to have unique plots with interesting twists and overall appeal for any age group. Kind of refreshing to watch a female sleuth!
Hetty, the main character, refuses to take retirement and sit around the house, so she starts her own detective agency. She teams up with a teenage/college age man she meets in the grocery store and together they unravel the many mysteries that are brought to their agency. I found the episodes to have unique plots and not the run of the mill someone-got-murdered for every episode. The series appears to be set in the 70s/early 80s timeframe.
If you like this series, also check out the Rosemary and Thyme series which is as good or better than this series. Both are highly recommended!
Hetty reminds me of my mother November 16, 2008
Fanny (Seattle)
Hetty, you've done it again! Far from Keeping Up Appearances, this is a drama and mystery. Patricia Routledge deserves all the honors she has gathered throughout her life. I love her tams/hats and her accent. And she can sing and dance. Geoffrey is a darling (I recognized him from Lord of the Rings). Good morals stand out as part of the plots. Each episode is believable and worthwhile. However, I would caution about the pilot 'Missing Persons' - I watched it last night with a friend and we found it a bit gruesome. Had a bit of a foot fetish feel to it and several morbid scenes. I would not ever watch it again.
Excellent Service! November 4, 2008
Marie Lanahan (Wilmington, DE United States)
Excellent service, purchase arrived quickly and was in excellent condition! Will definitely do business again with seller!
 slim plots November 1, 2008
Steve (Royse City Texas USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Acting is well done. Patricia Rutledge is always good. However the plots are lacking. I was looking for something more complex,a mystery. These are not the ones. They improved as the series progressed. I did like the character development.
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