Campion - The Complete Second Season | 
 enlarge | Directors: Christopher Hodson, Ken Hannam, Michael Owen Morris, Robert Tronson
Actors: Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Brian Greene, Gary Parker, Lisa Orgolini
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 8105
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 430 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 2.5
MPN: E1966
ISBN: 0790790580
UPC: 794051196620
EAN: 9780790790589
ASIN: B0001DMUF4
Theatrical Release Date: October 12, 1989
Release Date: May 4, 2004
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Product Description
Behind his distinctive owlish glasses and gentle deceptive naivete Albert Campion conceals a passion for excitement and danger. Peter Davison (All Creatures Great and Small Doctor Who) plays Margery Allingham's enigmatic sleuth with Brian Glover as his loyal but slightly shady manservant in these classic mysteries set in the 1930's.Running Time: 440 min.System Requirements:Running Time 440 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MYSTERY/SUSPENSE Rating: NR UPC: 794051196620 Manufacturer No: E1966
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For the second season, the creators of the British mystery series Campion have cranked up the adventure and derring-do. The deceptively bookish 1930s sleuth Albert Campion (Peter Davison, also a former Doctor Who) and his formerly thuggish manservant Lugg (Brian Glover) dive into four two-part stories that start modestly and cleverly escalate to high suspense. In Sweet Danger, Campion must prove that a cheerful trio of siblings are the heirs to a tiny Balkan kingdom that's suddenly become politically significant; along the way are a mysterious millionaire and hints of witchcraft. Dancers in Mourning starts with petty vandalism at a musical comedy revue but builds to an awful bombing--even Campion, who normally views murder with relish, is disturbed. Flowers for the Judge is the least exotic of the lot--the entire story takes place in London as Campion investigates a murder in a publishing firm--but the tightly wound plot is possibly the best of the season. The final piece, Mystery Mile, features a hedge maze, a disappearing judge, quicksand, conjuring tricks gone awry, a rooftop rescue, and a nefarious criminal mastermind. Even better, these juicy set-ups are carried out with delightful skill; the writers and directors have tightened everything up, with utterly seductive results. Even when the conclusion feels a little lacking, getting there is great fun. The only complaint might be a shortage of the ever enjoyable Lugg, who plays too small of a role in a couple of the shows. --Bret Fetzer
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 Campion - The Complete Second Season April 27, 2008
R. Bedsole
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love Campion. He is the ultimate English sleuth! Too bad there were only two seasons.
Campion seasons I & II October 20, 2007
A. F. Harned (Destin, FL, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In a nutshell, great entertainment - the British have a flair for period pieces - well cast - an eye opener on how far we have come and still have to go in a have/have not society.
British Class June 14, 2007
Movie Mike (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Set in the late 20's, early thirties, these are stylish period pieces that are good mysteries to boot. Peter Davidson, the star sets the mood and makes you a happy accomplice on his sleuthing adventures. I was sad when it was over and there was no season three. Worth the price.
 Not exactly what I was hoping for... April 10, 2007
Wyntre Rose
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I adored the first season of Campion, and have been eagerly awaiting this season, but was a bit disappointed in it. Yes, Peter Davison is just as superb as ever, in his role as the mischievous and charming Campion, as is Brian Glover, his wry and unusual manservant Lugg, but I think my main complaint is that the focus of this season is on action, and not so much characterization. Campion is still very much an enigma, and I was looking forward to getting to know him better, but that didn't really happen. I think this series would have definitely benefitted from another season more in line with the first one - with an emphasis on character, especially to include Amanda Fitton, who was enticingly introduced to us only to leave us in the lurch. Those who have read the books know that Campion will marry her eventually, but it would have been lovely to see that play out!
My other major complaint is that in two of the episodes - Dancers in Mourning and Flowers for the Judge - have been filmed in such a way that half the time the actors heads are cut off, and all we see are their mouths moving at the very top of the screen! I was relieved that Mystery Mile and Sweet Danger (definitely my favorite episodes of this season) do not share this defect.
This series is still very good. Even a disappointing Campion is better than much of what passes for "mystery" nowadays. If the first season made you crave more thrills and adventures, than you might very well prefer this season.
"Nothing sordid, vulgar, or plebian" January 19, 2006
Julia Flyte
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
"Albert Campion. Born 20 May 1900. Name known to be a pseudonym. Education: privileged. Embarked on adventurous career 1929. Justice neatly executed. Nothing sordid, vulgar, or plebian. Deserving cases preferred, police no object. Business address: 17 Bottle Street, Picadilly, London W1. Specialist in fairy stories."
I watched the Campion series on PBS' "Mystery!" when it first aired - I was only a young teenager, but as a life-long anglophile, not to mention sucker for 1930s mysteries, I was absolutely enamoured. I awaited a re-run of the series (to no avail), but finally we have Mr. Campion and friends on DVD! Peter Davison ("All Creatures Great and Small," "Dr. Who," "The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries") is pitch-perfect as upper-class sleuth Albert Campion, and Brian Glover is incomparable as his manservant/sidekick, Lugg. As with all BBC productions, all details of the series are impeccable, and the scenery is positively delicious. (The Dower House, not to mention the Manor, in "Mystery Mile" is particulary stunning.) Unlike many of his literary peers, Mr. Campion possesses great wit, and uses it disarmingly, even in the most stressful of situations (for instance, when the Bad Guys are practically upon him - hardly a time for anyone but our hero Campion to be cracking wise! -- most people just can't carry that sort of thing off, dontcha know...). Even that other high-tone sleuth Lord Peter Whimsey can't match Mr. Campion! Sit back, watch the adventures of Campion, and have a spot of fun!
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