Masterpiece period drama based on ‘most interesting books of | UK News
Period drama followers have been loving one sequence that’s presently free to stream, and based on a sequence of beloved novels. With more than 20 books in the sequence, the gathering of historic homicide mysteries centres around a Welsh Benedictine monk in twelfth century England, who helps the law by investigating and fixing murders during the Anarchy.
The books have been penned by Edith Pargeter under the pen-name Ellis Peters, and launched between 1977 and 1994. While the sequence was initially developed into a radio adaptation, soon an ITV tv adaptation adopted – and followers have branded the episodes a “masterpiece”.
Entitled Cadfael and starring Derek Jacobi, the ITV sequence – now free to stream on ITVX – was initially launched between 1994 and 1998 and based on The Cadfael Chronicles. Starring alongside Jacobi are Emmerdale icon Mark Charnock, Star Wars actor Michael Culver and Sean Pertwee.
The sequence doesn’t comply with the books precisely, but dips into varied homicide mysteries – with iconic episodes that includes the death of a strangled nobleman, a younger nun who has been brutally killed and a sequence of insurgent hangings carried out by the king.
Reviews for the sequence have been overwhelmingly optimistic, with one fan branding it a “must see”.
Someone else echoed: “Just discovered this excellent series on ITVX. As a person interested in medieval history I found this really believable and well researched and performed. The dull squalor of the time is captured and it is easy to believe and be transported to that era.”
“Way ahead of its time, surprised there hasn’t been a remake!” a third fan said.
While a fourth said: “I enjoyed watching this great medieval detective story immensely and this got me reading several of the Cadfael Chronicles. I recommend this series highly to anyone interested in detective stories, medieval life and great characters.”
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