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

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