Product Review

“Routledge…[is] magic as Hetty.” –USA Today

Patricia Routledge stars as the unlikely sleuth

The beloved BBC detective series seen on public television

Acclaimed actress Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances) brings her genius for wry comedy and warmhearted drama to the starring role as a housewife turned detective in this popular series.

The late-blooming gumshoe’s uncanny ability to blend in with her surroundings allows her to investigate people from all walks of life, from marauding hooligans to high-society brides. Detective Chief Inspector Adams has come to rely on Hetty for sensitive cases. Hetty is flattered but clearly states her limits: “No sex scandals, no divorce, no drug running, and no industrial espionage.” Still, she finds plenty of excitement in these nine cases solved with the help of her young assistant, Geoffrey (Dominic Monaghan, Lost, The Lord of the Rings trilogy), and devoted husband, Robert (Derek Benfield, Rumpole of the Bailey).

Previously released on DVD