Inspector Wexford - Achilles Heel

[@candiceazzara8877]

Love this program. Clean …no nudity and cursing….

[@paulgoddard]

I'm glad you enjoy them Candice 😊

[@bronwynbrown2693]

This on a God on relaxing on there holiday so far 😊

[@aroyaliota]

Unexpected, but perfect ending. 👏👏👏

[@kimmccabe1422]

I wish there were more Inspector Wexford available. What i love is the fact Dora n the inspector are also married in real life!

[@Bambisgf77]

I didn’t know that! That’s a great fact to know!

[@rozdoyle8872]

Just discovered that yesterday, decided to research them both because they had such a wonderful conversational style .

[@niajeannine]

wow❤

[@jewels3895]

Oh 😳

[@tottiemae2258]

Mrs. Wexford and Mrs. Burden are the most long-suffering inspectors' wives since Mrs. Maigret. 😆

[@richardcleveland8549]

Oh, my! Wexford on the beach, fully dressed, clutching his chapeau to his chest! Wotta picture!

[@jasanders5877]

😂 have you seen what Poirot WEARS in the sun VERY funny 😂😂😂

[@richardcleveland8549]

@@jasanders5877I did . . . or at least I'm pretty sure I did, because I watched the entire series, and I have a dim recollection of him at a seaside resort with the Faithful Hastings . . . .

[@julieduchek2969]

That Wexford character is so funny. “What are you supposed to do at the beach?”

[@amandaorourke3036]

3 minutes in and I am already in love with Corsica .....et en plus ils parent francais ... Marvelous....

[@mfjdv2020]

Bien sûr :-) Corsica is ethnically Italian, but politically it's part of France.

[@nagarajanvenkatasubramania7070]

I have Netflix as most of you do but come most nights to watch Inspector Wexford. What a treat. Thank you so much, Paul, for these lovely episodes.

[@paulgoddard]

Thank you Nagarajan 🙂

[@carolcole570]

I no longer watch Netflix. I watch HBO because I find more movies that I enjoy.

[@garywilloughby6893]

I just found Inspector Wexford after watching all the Inspector Morse, Lewis and Endeavor.

[@doreekaplan2589]

Have only gone on youtube for several years since habitually finding not a thing yo watch on Netflix that interested me

[@jasanders5877]

Far from it. Many people can't afford paid viewing 😮😢

[@lindaanderson7077]

The cinematography of Corsica and Provence made me a bit homesick. A life tragedy took away my travels, and I don't usually watch shows that put me back there. But, this truly was a treat. Brought back bittersweet memories. This is such a great series. Yes, Wexford and Burden have their issues, but that is what engages us. Thank you for sharing these with us.

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

"People should be what they are, not display themselves like peacocks". Detective inspector carrying everywhere the burden of his principles:-) Good for him he was not confronted with fb or insta!

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

"Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." Oscar Wilde. I think it takes too much energy to be someone/something one isn't!

[@monikaszymanowska5142]

@@kimberlykasimoff1447 Yup, the problem is who we "really" are and what "really" is. What if showing off is not pretending but expressing our nature? And remember what Oscar Wilde had to pay for being genuine. I don't blame people for making themselves up if no harm is done to others.

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

I don't support Oscar Wilde's choice of lifestyle, but I do like his comment.

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@kimberlykasimoff1447 And Robert Burns said ' if we could only see ourselves as others see us.' (loosely translated.)

[@bruce8429]

What choice of lifestyle? He was an ordinary bloke!

[@lindaweber5599]

I think I missed something but I am glad to see Mike and his wife getting along in this episode. I thought it was going to be a girl... Happy to watch them all again. Great show.

[@room2growrose623]

One of the best ones yet!! Gorgeous Corsica!

[@Lightonahill25]

One of the best Wexfords in the series. And the scenery -- ooh la la!

[@annamarielewis7078]

And Wexler is wearing his Tie🤯

[@marypatten9655]

Thank you for posting this to the internet Love these murder mysteries God bless

[@LilithsOwn303]

It was a very unexpected twist in the end, didn't see that coming. A totally wonderful episode, loved every minute of it!. Thanks for sharing!

[@susancrawford9726]

Wexford on the beach, wearing a suit and tie! “What are you supposed to DO on a beach?”

[@Jossianne19130]

It did surprise me!!!OMG! LOL

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

At least it had a naval blazer & whites, jaunty hat!

[@lovelyjubbly4151]

So funny

[@jamesrouillardjas1671]

This episode is wonderful ! I’ll never forget Anna Way - the dotty lady who answers the door for Mr. Alden of Bath. Once seen in any role - never forgotten. She’s also the diminutive wife hidden by her husband in a Fawlty Towers episode where Basil’s trying to appeal to upper class diners.

[@DeirdreMcNamara]

She's fantastic - old school, trained "on the boards" so to speak...

[@aroyaliota]

She is priceless 😂🎉

[@winnepeterson7740]

Thank you for sharing these. Far superior to anything being made today.

[@BritinIsrael]

Without doubt one of the best of the whole series. Great location shots and a surprise yet rewarding ending. I wish there could have been more. RIP George Baker

[@paulgoddard]

I agree, George Baker was also good in the Miss Marple story "At Bertram's Hotel" where is also played a Chief Inspector.

[@KEVIN-tx6bt]

A great episode. Good to see Jeffrey Fourmile in this one too!

[@marshabennett7440]

Thank you for another excellent Inspector Wexford story. I'm addicted to them!!

[@brmbkl]

Such a shame There are but 23. Im trying to pace myself, but one episode ends, and then the others are calling …😊

[@gsmith5140]

Saw it before and it was still good. Retribution is swift!

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Still love this episode! Like when they are driving through the mountains on their way to their hotel, and the sea coast scenes.

[@paulgoddard]

I love that too 😊

[@winonamassingill7895]

I love ❤️ the music 🎼 playing as Reg is watching the boat 🛥️ cruising through the water. It’s beautiful. 😊

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

I just finished watching this episode again. I see that we can view an episode over and over, but are unable to LIKE it more than once. Too bad.

[@hannahrosa5485]

A nail biter and the best cliff scene I've enjoyed in decades. Thank you.

[@Jossianne19130]

I wonder what part of him was left after that fall!!!Tiny pieces!!! OMG!

[@sonaterese799]

Absolutely hilarious to see the wicked get whar they deserve - and all for money (which you can't take with you)

[@sonaterese799]

Seen it before but as always forgot how it ended. I laughed so much when the 'baddy ' got his just desserts - thank you for the upload

[@HIDlarissaTERRY]

Beautiful way to listen story and enjoy the time invested.. just a pleasure of performances.

[@bettinabarry8423]

First episode, I had ever seen and was hooked after the vilian got his comeuppance --- what a great ending 👏

[@winonamassingill7895]

Mr Walsh with his cigar reminds me of the comedian Ron White from Fritch, Texas. 😊

[@avengernemesis7990]

Thank you so much for the up load Appreciate it very much. Australia ❤

[@DelphineCingal]

This was originally a short story that took place on the Dalmatian coast. Thank you for this video

[@maryoleary5044]

Lovely Wexford and Lassie bit (+ the goat and earlier the pig) Kind and gentle.

[@JohnVanDuyne]

I also want to mention that the car over the cliff scene is one of the best, if not the best, film captures of this type I have ever seen. Extraordinary!

[@paullewis2413]

Thanks for the upload. A million times better than some new banality I've just seen on Netflix with a script that could have been written by a 15 year old. (didn't finish it needless to say -lol)

[@nelsialoraine-smithh7333]

Ent...

[@buckchesterfield8886]

Netflix should groups their perfectly awful so-called originals under “New Banalities”

[@anthonyliston6274]

Most of what is on Netflix is Garbage, With a few exceptions.

[@900108Chale]

Lol!

[@charlytaylor1748]

ha ha --- I've never bothered but I hear there's a hell of a lot of stuff to choose from... most of it utter rubbish

[@estellawobker3568]

Thank you always enjoy Wexford...

[@rabayasekara5278]

Thanks for sharing, this is only the second episode I watched, already hooked on it. Thank you

[@sueferris3685]

The ending to this has to be one of the best in any series, bar none. Thanks Paul!

[@joh-b1277]

My treat for today. Thank you.

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Fantastic. A great trip down memory lane. Thank you 🙏👍👍👍👍👍

[@mesim6543]

Wexford is such an interesting character...a mature, handsome man with that boyish charm... a little bit maddening but mostly irresistible.

[@Bambisgf77]

The clue in this one made me smile ☺️ thanks again Paul

[@blackroselady3894]

just loving these movies thank you so much

[@joycemeeks3965]

Thanks, Paul Goddard for the great uploads on this series. Makes it easy to bear this pandemic.😂

[@kathleensposato5529]

Well, easier

[@luckygibbo1]

Ever so grateful for your kind efforts. thank you from Australia

[@paulgoddard]

Thank you luckygibbo1 - apologies for the slow response to your comment

[@carolbohn1864]

This kept me on the edge of my seat. It was excellant! Thankyou.

[@mfjdv2020]

This is my favourite episode of all! Delightful. Thank you so much, Paul.

[@paulgoddard]

Thank you 😊

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Ending was just right!!!

[@basslover48]

Wins "Best Way For A Villian To Die" award. Awesome ending to this one!

[@paulgoddard]

Agreed!

[@goingtoanylength]

Omg.....I laughed out loud when it happened! You are so right!

[@someonerandom256]

Perfection!

[@deranged4255]

I laughed, too. Then I said, "achilles heel"! A double meaning in this episode? Brilliant!

[@kaymarshall5567]

This was my first Inspector Wexford and now I'm hooked! More, More!!

[@wrob4435]

Watching this one again! The Very Best of All Wexford I have seen this far!!

[@Kaffeeteria]

Loved the Boule players pointing him in three different directions. ^^

[@SadieMy]

Read a book called Perfume from Provence to meet more of these wonderful characters.

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Oh! A really good one. It took us to suspect so many people. I love the good relationship that Reg has with his wife. He upsets her sometimes, but a mature woman who gets over being upset with her husband. There is such a contrast with them and the other married couples in this programme. Really an enjoyment watching these. Helps with the stresses of these days. I always switch on to the episodes that you have listed Paul. Many thanks!

[@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670]

As an aside. Mr Wexford and in on screen wife Dora were a real married couple outside of this series as well🇿🇦

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

@@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670 I was wondering just today about who their spouses were. I didn't do a Google search on George Baker. Many thanks!

[@elinannestad5320]

@@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670 I never would have guessed that in a million years. I hope she's got more interesting-looking nighties at home.

[@julesmac7530]

@@shahidaabdulkhabeer1670 oh my goodness, I just learnt that too when I looked up George Baker to find out when he died! No wonder they have such an obvious rapport onscreen 💕

[@judikingsman6132]

Too bad the writers spoiled this show by denying happiness to Mike and Jenny.

[@Beechgoose1]

I was out every night when these were originally aired. 49 now, and in! Reading some Rendell aswell, at the mo... Thankyou for uploading.

[@gailmazzotta6187]

I believe that I read them all. But it's been years. She also wrote under Barbara mine. But wexford's wore my favorite. She gets a little macabre in the others.

[@gailmazzotta6187]

Vine with v

[@rubytuesday5412]

~ Same here. I remember my parents watching this while I was getting ready to go out ~ boring... Now it's me enjoying Wexford and loving it! It comes to us all..

[@BAM-jc7uy]

from NewMexico--thank U so much for this wonderful, sight-seeing holiday mystery! Almost like being there. LOL 😎

[@carolinelaferla2802]

Brilliant film

[@cisforcoach9329]

First time I've seen Wexford in casual clothes outside! He looks great in a suit and tie but not when on vacation in France!

[@sueforte4947]

Thank you.

[@gordilord3479]

Thank you very much for uploading this series🙏

[@maryoleary5044]

...and Mike looking like such a tourist! The quality is in the details as in all great productions.

[@mfjdv2020]

What a brilliant episode! Thank you again and again, Paul! I love this one, especially the all-too-brief scenes in Corsica, and later in Provence when Reg visits Lucy. What a darling little dog Lucy has. And the people in the village are delightful. But I am puzzled by the fact that people in the UK are apparently not obliged by law to leave a certain percentage of their estate to their surviving spouse and to each of their children. This is mandatory elsewhere in Europe, in countries with Napoléon's Civil Code.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Yes, it is mandatory in most continental countries...but not in the UK/USA...and of course it is the basis of a lot of crime stories; killing before the testament is changed, or being subservient in order to be included in a will. I much prefer the Napoleonic code in that respect!

[@emf49]

That was an excellent episode. Very unusual from all the others. Fun to see all the characters in a completely different setting. Thanks for the upload. 😊

[@paulgoddard]

I'm pleased you enjoyed it and yes, I loved the setting too Elaine

[@arwynthomas2155]

Another wonderful wexford many thanks

[@jasanders5877]

Very enjoyable and humorous Drama Wexford not so grumpy 😮in this one. Always loved all of THESE 🙏. Loved seeing France Mon Ami, especially as I recently found out I'm part French 💓🌺💓🌺

[@beanieb9668]

Thank you so much for uploading, Paul! So love Wexford - I'm saving this for my weekend viewing. Much appreciated x

[@paulgoddard]

Hopefully you have seen the others by now and sorry for the incredibly slow reply

[@DavidFraser007]

This was the best episode so far. I was shocked that anybody could murder Iris, she was lovely and attractive. The ending was a shocker, I've never seen anything like it. A young Stannis Baratheon got his comeuppance in a spectacular way.

[@janiekcarney5482]

I gave up Netflix years ago. Haven’t missed it one bit.

[@suekucko2528]

I love these! Keeping me sane guessing who the criminals are during lockdown X

[@Skylark_Jones]

I don't believe it, Wexford wearing a full suit while lying on a beach🤔

[@trinidad2450]

I know so very British 😊‼️

[@grannygear1001]

Rather a stuffy bloke

[@pattybeauchamp1203]

Definitely British humor

[@valeriekrueger91]

He probably felt a bit like Hercule Poirot ! LOL

[@maryoleary5044]

...or I think I did..it was a while ago the '80's! Also great direction/ adaptation getting the guy to photo Wexford,Burden and the models!!...these touches lift a programme.

[@Williams.L]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@madeleinebelle2105]

I have enjoyed watching these ... thank you. Ah this was a great episode all the way through to the end!!!

[@natandsarasgran]

Good story, lovely scenery. Thanks so much.

[@mrg8255]

That was totally amazing the special effects & geograhy

[@julesmac7530]

Wonderful! I thought I had watched all episodes when they were first screened but I certainly don’t remember this one! What a twist! Thank you for uploading, and you have a new subscriber😁

[@jamesconner8275]

I've watched every episode of this show, and Inspector Burden seems to have a perpetual case of constipation.

[@5gx673]

😂

[@merriestroscher5795]

Well said. I can respect Burden’s morality, but he really is such a judgmental prig.

[@KEVIN-tx6bt]

He has a stunning wife though!

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Brilliant 👍. Love this series. High quality and very enjoyable. Thank you 🙏

[@guypalmer7961]

I agree, this is a very good quality VHS recording.

[@paulgoddard]

I'm so pleased you like it, thank you.

[@bandit2048]

Love it - when did we enter the era of the sick, sordid, vicious, explicit tv of today. How refreshing to watch this.

[@1romancatholic]

Crime never pays! Wow, that cliff scene!

[@guypalmer7961]

This is one of the last episodes of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries to be solely produced by Television South. The next episode after this was co-produced by a newly founded independent production company, Blue Heaven Productions, which was founded by the then head of Drama shows at TVS, Graham Benson and his wife Christine. There was a reason for this. TVS could no longer afford to produce most of their later programmes alone due to financial problems which led to their licence to broadcast not being renewed and thus consequently dropping out of the ITV Network at the end of 1992. Additionally, TVS's successor, Meridian Broadcasting (with whom Blue Heaven Productions would use to get the series back on the ITV network from 1993 onwards) was a publisher-broadcaster therefore very rarely producing programmes of it's own. Here's hoping for the complete boxset of all episodes of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries from 1987-2000 be available on Bluray and DVD in addition to VHS in the future and RIP both George Baker & Louie Ramsay.

[@barbarasternberg2052]

Thanks to you,Mr. Palmer , for explaining the abrupt end of the series to date. I enjoyed every episode.

[@guypalmer7961]

My pleasure. BTW, between 1993 and 2000, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries was a Blue Heaven Production in collaboration with Meridian Broadcasting for ITV and was co-produced by United Film & Television Productions (later United Productions) between 1996 and 2000.

[@melodytenisch6232]

Thanks for this enlightening information.😊👍

[@mfjdv2020]

Thank you Guy for this background information! Like you and other viewers, I'm very much looking forward to the entire series being available on DVD. However, it does mean that Paul's uploads will proably be taken down :-((

[@joycemeeks3965]

The box set will run into quite a bit of change, there mate .😏

[@margo3367]

Before GPS, cell phones to make instant photographs. Simpler times. Thank you!

[@mfjdv2020]

The 1970s, 80s and 90s were absolutely great. Much simpler times, and therefore far more pleasant, sociable and relaxed than the senseless madhouse we are forced to live in today.

[@Baskerville22]

I really could not imagine Burden agreeing to going on an overseas holiday with Reg Wexford. I find it even more unbelievable that Burden's wife was agreeable to that arrangement. Wexford uses his position, when on duty, to bully Burden unmercifully at times, and acts like a 'friend', only when it suits his frame of mind to do so. The actor playing Walsh was Jeffrey Fourmile, the neighbour of the Ropers in the TV series, George & Mildred

[@deranged4255]

I'm retired, but my vacations were to get AWAY from my boss. Love the series, but I wouldn't vacation with either one of these guys.

[@maryoleary5044]

Love this gentile 'lady like' Actress! (she's also in the film 'CLOCKWORK'' with John Cleese as the 'buttoned-down' (understandably so, in a way!) Headmaster! Perfect timing with the door in the face! Tee-Hee!

[@anonymousforever]

I think you mean 'genteel'? Gentile is the Jewish term for a non-Jewish person lol.

[@maryoleary5044]

Yes I do, thanks for the correction! Doh!

[@mfjdv2020]

@@anonymousforever 'Gentile' is Italian and means 'pleasant' or 'friendly'. Probably Mary intended it in that sense. I certainly interpreted it as such. It is also used at the beginning of a letter to address the recipient.

[@alanaronald244]

Thanks again, Paul.

[@candacegladden5313]

This is a absolutely great show thanks for posting

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Thank you!

[@carolking6355]

Really good, thank you

[@maryoleary5044]

It's so beautifully directed and filmed too!

[@Prof.Tarfeather]

It's 4:30AM and I'm LMAO that KARMA really existed in the 1990's! The Writers of this Series are Fantastc! Great Ending! Thank You Paul Goddard for Sharing these, I am enjoying them. I went to highschool with a guy who shares the same name... small world.

[@ledlight6630]

Thanks🙏🙋‍♀️❤

[@prameelabalan8942]

I enjoy watching this Series. I knew that the Husband was no Good.

[@Cientxa]

Beautiful countryside, especially in the opening road scene.

[@paulgoddard]

I agree

[@kimberlybaxter5738]

Loved the ending!!!

[@ednaselm]

Exactly what I was going to say! Bravo...nice to see the evil one get what he deserved!

[@JohnVanDuyne]

I doubt the police would actually stage a fashion shoot in reality. Otherwise, this is a perfect episode and extremely entertaining 👏.

[@gwenvanrensburg6830]

I only have Utube so THANX SO MUCH !!...LUVEM 😊😊

[@gigikay1734]

Thank you! One I had not seen! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@figencebe9287]

me neither, thank you for sharing Paul Goddard ...

[@paulgoddard]

@@figencebe9287 I'm glad that was new for you :)

[@paulgoddard]

I'm pleased that I gave you something new to see :)

[@SadieMy]

I must say Reg's obsession with the young couple would have irritated any wife. . .

[@melodiefrances3898]

Absolutely. You want to share a vacation some of the time at least.

[@carolcole570]

Lots of things he does irritate ME !

[@jbtownsend9535]

Couldn’t take off his inspector hat. I could see it as irritating but I think it plays with Reg’s gut instincts. The first encounter with the people they were speeding and then they were perfectly calm. His curiosity was piqued.

[@sandraridgewell8579]

Did Reg contact his inner ‘voyeur’?

[@loris7660]

It was very weird. And watching them swim at night in the pool? Creepy!

[@zandragibbs2386]

I love this episode, regg didn’t know how to relax. Once a cop always a cop.

[@faithfinders2542]

Thank you so much, for my entertainment tonight. :)

[@ianhillsman7777]

Brilliant twist at the end with the VW

[@corneliawissing7950]

Such a very beautiful pumpkin-coloured Volkswagen to be smashed up like that ... My Sister had one, years ago, of the same colour, called Little Pumpkin. I'm most nostalgic, suddenly.

[@olivemd]

I loved the ending.

[@u.synlig]

14:50 - 15:20 is a good reminder *_not_* to $#!+ on another person’s good feelings and happy spirit, just because you’ve momentarily lost control of a situation.

[@87ventus]

Idk. I thought Wexford was acting like a complete jerk to his wife. Yes its true.. she shouldn't have scolded him like some child..but MY feelings were hurt watching him gush over this young woman. O mean i can enjoy and appreciate the beauty of youth..but jeeze ur wife , ur friends, she just wanted some time with him..i never seen him act like a cruel jerk in any other episode..does he only save his empathy for suspects, while ( possibly unconsciously) hurting his wife..jeeze. Lol that said love this show just was surprised by his behavior

[@elinannestad5320]

@@87ventus I feel differently about it, I think the story was clear that he was enjoying the couple, not the young woman on her own but the expressions of love between them, as he said - 'they look like they're in paradise'. The character as written is faithful and his wife, as written, knows it.