Here at the Oak Bay library, we love to read but sometimes a good television series is just the ticket. Answering a question we often receive, here are some recommended British mystery series, held by GVPL.
The Accused: One by one, defendants are led into court to face their fate. Are they innocent or guilty? Will the jury make the right decision? A tense and exciting British series.
The Bletchley Circle – Four women who worked as codebreakers at Bletchley Park have taken up civilian lives and decide to use their skills to track down killers.
Broadchurch: An outstanding police procedural. The first season focuses on the effects of fear, grief and suspicion on a town of the death of an 11-year-old boy. Each season features a different murder.
Father Brown: GK Chesterton’s beloved character, Father Brown, is featured in this charming BBC series starring Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Doctor Who). Father Brown brings warmth, intellect and humour to this new take on a classic genre.
Foyle’s War: The charming English Detective Christopher Foyle solves crimes on the home front while he reluctantly sits out the Second World War.
Inspector Lynley: Uppercrust Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, and his working class partner Sergeant Barbara Havers overcome their differences and evolve into an effective team to unravel the most heinous crimes.
Inspector Morse: Based on a character by Colin Dexter, the series follows an Oxford-educated police detective and his assistant solving murder cases in Oxford. Very likeable main character.
Inspector Lewis: A sequel to Inspector Morse and rated as superbly enjoyable.
Midsomer Murders: In this lighthearted show, a police duo solve murders in the quirky English countryside.
Vera: A female detective and her assistant solve murders in Northumberland. Considered a favourite.
Joy Huebert is the public services librarian with the Oak Bay Brnach of the GVPL.