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3	''The Mrs Bradley Mysteries'' is a detective series adapted from a series of novels by Gladys Mitchell. It aired from 1998 to 2000. The series stars Creator/DianaRigg as Mrs. Adela Bradley, an academic/psychoanalyst who tends to end up in situations [[MysteryMagnet where she's required to solve a crime]], [[AlwaysMurder usually murder]]. Mrs Bradley is accompanied on her travels by her loyal chauffeur and manservant George Moody (Neil Dudgeon, from ''Series/MidsomerMurders'') who acts as TheWatson, assisting Mrs. Bradley with her cases.
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5	!!The series contains examples of:
6	* AdaptationalAttractiveness: Frequently described as 'crocodilian' in the books, Mrs. Bradley is played by Diana Rigg in the series.
7	* BreakingTheFourthWall: Mrs Bradley addresses the camera about once or twice an episode, usually to snark or explain the episode's premise.
8	* CoolOldLady: Mrs. Bradley, naturally.
9	* DeadpanSnarker: Mrs Bradley.
10	** [[ServileSnarker George does this on occasion too]].
11	* EstablishingCharacterMoment: The series opens with Mrs. Bradley arriving late to the funeral of her ex-husband Roland. She's greeted by her son Ferdinand.
12	-->'''Mrs Bradley:''' Ferdinand, you appear to have something on your lip. It looks like a caterpillar.
13	-->'''Hermione (Ferdinand's wife):''' I think it makes him look distinguished.
14	-->'''Mrs Bradley:''' He ''is'' distinguished, that thing makes him look seedy.
15	** Then, when TheVicar presiding over the funeral registers surprise at Mrs. Bradley for throwing Roland's favorite cigars onto his coffin:
16	-->'''Hermione:''' My husband's mother marches to the beat of a different drum.
17	-->'''Ferdinand:''' My mother has an entire orchestra of her own!
18	* FourthWallPsych: Mrs. Bradley speaks directly to camera frequently. Sometimes it's actual fourth wall breaking, and sometimes it's this.
19	* GorgeousPeriodDress: Everything Mrs. Bradley wears. She also has a beautiful collection of millinery to go with her outfits.
20	* InspectorLestrade: Inspector Henry Christmas, but this is subverted when he is revealed [[spoiler: [[DetectiveMole to be behind the murders]]]] in 'The Worsted Viper'.
21	* TheJeeves: George is this, in addition to being TheWatson.
22	* LittleOldLadyInvestigates: Mrs. Bradley is this, though she would argue that she’s not little or that old.
23	* LoveMakesYouEvil: In 'Speedy Death,' [[spoiler: Eleanor]] tries to kill both [[spoiler: Dorothy]] and [[spoiler: Pamela]] because the man she loves is the lover of the first intended victim and the eventual husband of the second intended victim. The object of [[spoiler: Eleanor's]] affection tries to kill [[spoiler: Eleanor]] after the attempt on his lover's life.
24	* MurderTheHypotenuse: In 'Speedy Death,' [[spoiler: Eleanor]] tries to kill two people because they are either in a relationship with or attracted to [[spoiler: Bertie, the man she loves]].
25	* TheRoaringTwenties
26	* ShipTease: Mrs. Bradley and George. Their close working relationship is remarked upon by other characters and an attraction between the two is undeniable.

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