In this episode of Who Done It Dinners, hosts Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin explore the intersection of murder mysteries and culinary delights. They delve into Dorothy L. Sayers' first novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, 'Whose Body?', discussing its plot, character dynamics, and psychological depth. The conversation also touches on the colonial influences on British cuisine, leading to a food challenge centered around Kedgeree and a cocktail inspired by the East India Company. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next food challenge involving a Venetian lunch.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Who Done It Dinners
01:18 Colonial Influences on British Cuisine
02:58 Exploring Dorothy Sayers and Lord Peter Wimsey
04:36 The Mystery Unfolds: Who's Body?
08:12 Psychological Depth in Sayers' Writing
10:17 Contrasting Styles: Sayers vs. Christie
12:09 The Climax: Encountering the Murderer
13:48 Class and Society in the Narrative
15:15 Exploring Lord Peter Wimsey
17:29 Agatha Christie’s Unique Approach to Romance
21:06 Casting Choices for Lord Peter Wimsey
22:06 Rating 'Whose Body?' and Its Impact
25:47 Culinary Influences in British Cuisine
31:18 Food Challenge: A Venetian Lunch
32:36 New Chapter
Theme Tune: Dan McCullough
