Silver Spring, MD — More gripping mysteries from the haunting, classic British television series Armchair Thriller, Set 2 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on March 16, 2010. These transfixing tales from the small screen feature superb acting, eerie ambiance, and twisting plots by renowned mystery writers. The excellent casts include Michael Feast (Touching Evil), Renée Asherson (Tenko), and Maria Aitken (A Fish Called Wanda). The cult classic series received sky-high ratings in the U.K. when it debuted on ITV in 1978, and one of Set 2’s mysteries, Quiet as a Nun, aired on PBS’s Mystery! in 1982-83 (DVD 4-Vol., www.AcornOnline.com, $49.99)..

These classic British thrillers will put you on the very edge of your seat. The suspenseful plots trace the stories of desperate people trapped in dire situations. The grimly riveting tales are based on novels by acclaimed authors, including Lady Antonia Fraser and Lionel Davidson, winner of the lifetime achievement award from the British Crime Writers’ Association.

Mysteries include:
THE CHELSEA MURDERS A serial murderer is on the loose in the bohemian borough of Chelsea—and the police race the press to find the killer. (6 Episodes)

THE CHELSEA MURDERS Feature-length version. Originally commissioned for the Armchair Thriller series as six short installments, The Chelsea Murders aired instead as an edited feature-length television movie in 1981. Both versions are included in this set for the complete viewing experience.

THE CIRCE COMPLEX A plot to spring a jewel thief from prison pits his wife, her two lovers, and the investigating detective against each other in the search for the loot. (6 Episodes)

QUIET AS A NUN A popular TV investigator gets personally involved in a case when a childhood friend who has taken holy orders dies suspiciously. Seen on PBS’s Mystery! during the 1982-83 season (6 Episodes)

Street: March 16, 2010
SRP: $49.99
DVD 4-Vol. Boxed Set: 4 mysteries - Approx. 547 min.

Set 1 was released on DVD in July 2009 and includes Dying Day starring Ian McKellen, The Limbo Connection starring James Bolam, Rachel in Danger, and The Victim.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.