Miss Marple: A Pocketful of Rye

Outside of the two Miss Marple collection sets at this time are three videos that are more of a made for television series. This is one "A Pocketful of Rye."

Rex Fortescue (Timothy West) is out of character as he arrives at his office. You immediately know something is wrong because this is England and Rex ordered his tea much too early. Yep, mean old nasty Rex is found dead. Thorough detectives have determined that there was some mysterious grain in his pocket. If you remember the nursery rhyme you can follow the story.

So how does Jane Marple (Joan Hickson) become involved? She trained the maid and after hearing something had gone awry at the maid's new employer, is afraid for her safety. Naturally, at several places in the mystery, Miss Marple points out the "obvious" to Det. Sergeant Hay (Jon Glover) who realizes and corrects the error of not listening to her. There is only one repugnant scene where you have to watch Rex eat. Other than that, it is a thoroughly enjoyable mystery.