Vera investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train.Vera investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train.Vera investigates the mysterious death of a pensioner on a busy commuter train.
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- TriviaThe bulk of the filming for this episode took place in Alnmouth, which stood in for the fictional village of Mardle. The beach was given a makeover, gaining a jetty and some fisherman's sheds.
- GoofsStuart plays "Happy Birthday" on the accordion, but never moves the fingers on his right hand.
- SoundtracksAll Things Bright and Beautiful
(uncredited)
Music by William H. Monk and lyrics by Cecil F. Alexander
[Incorrectly credited as 'Traditional hymn']
Sung by School Children
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A strong series opener.
This is very strong episode, a fine start to the new series, a great opening scene, as you watch you just know something is going to happen, you don't know what.
The story is intriguing, and develops well, it's multi layered, and quite heavy, there are no shortage of suspects here.
Great dynamic between Vera and Joe, nice to see more of his family, it's also good to see how much Vera cares for Kenny, despite always shouting at him.
Some great scenes, a dramatic climax, and a real twist.
I thought they introduced Marcus very well, a shame he would have a more passive part later on.
Great guest cast, Paul Copley, Tilly Vorsburgh, Eva Birthistle etc, though the standout for me was Lynn Farleigh, I thought she was outstanding.
The scenery was breathtaking, real picture postcard stuff.
All in all a fine episode, 8/10.
The story is intriguing, and develops well, it's multi layered, and quite heavy, there are no shortage of suspects here.
Great dynamic between Vera and Joe, nice to see more of his family, it's also good to see how much Vera cares for Kenny, despite always shouting at him.
Some great scenes, a dramatic climax, and a real twist.
I thought they introduced Marcus very well, a shame he would have a more passive part later on.
Great guest cast, Paul Copley, Tilly Vorsburgh, Eva Birthistle etc, though the standout for me was Lynn Farleigh, I thought she was outstanding.
The scenery was breathtaking, real picture postcard stuff.
All in all a fine episode, 8/10.
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- Sleepin_Dragon
- Sep 17, 2020
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