During a cricket match, everyone, including the vicar's dog, becomes violently ill. Apparently the culprit is the beer (some was spilled so the dog had some sips). The next day, one of the people who became ill, Zafar Ali, a Pakistani, is found dead. It turns out he had more poison in his system than anyone else.
Zafar was carrying on a secret affair with the daughter of the club secretary, Geoffrey Towler (Peter Davison), a racist. Zafar's older brother Munir believes he killed Zafar. Annie thinks her father did it too. And then there's Annie's secret admirer.
As far as Sidney and Geordie, they're both having difficulties. Geordie (Robson Green) has resumed his affair with Margaret, his secretary. Sidney confronts him about it, only to have his relationship with Amanda thrown back in his face. The archdeacon is making noises about it, too.
Excellent episode with a good mystery, and an episode which leaves us wondering what's going to happen to both Geordie's and Sidney's relationships. Robson not so long ago was a hunk like Norton (he still is as far as I'm concerned) so it's nice to see him in the clinch, and Norton is really showing his romantic side (and his bare chest). Loving it.
If you're not familiar with the younger Robson Green, I suggest "Reckless," the series "Wire and the Blood," and the TV movie "Me and Mrs. Jones."
Zafar was carrying on a secret affair with the daughter of the club secretary, Geoffrey Towler (Peter Davison), a racist. Zafar's older brother Munir believes he killed Zafar. Annie thinks her father did it too. And then there's Annie's secret admirer.
As far as Sidney and Geordie, they're both having difficulties. Geordie (Robson Green) has resumed his affair with Margaret, his secretary. Sidney confronts him about it, only to have his relationship with Amanda thrown back in his face. The archdeacon is making noises about it, too.
Excellent episode with a good mystery, and an episode which leaves us wondering what's going to happen to both Geordie's and Sidney's relationships. Robson not so long ago was a hunk like Norton (he still is as far as I'm concerned) so it's nice to see him in the clinch, and Norton is really showing his romantic side (and his bare chest). Loving it.
If you're not familiar with the younger Robson Green, I suggest "Reckless," the series "Wire and the Blood," and the TV movie "Me and Mrs. Jones."