| Murder is Easy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Written by | Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre |
| Directed by | Meenu Gaur |
| Starring | David Jonsson Penelope Wilton Morfydd Clark |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre James Prichard James Gandhi Damien Timmer Danielle Scott-Haughton Reemah Sakaan Stephen Nye |
| Producer | Karen Kelly |
| Production companies | Agatha Christie Limited Mammoth Screen |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One BritBox International |
| Release | 25 December 2023 |
Murder is Easy is an upcoming TV series, an adaptation of the Agatha Christie detective fiction, first published in the UK by the Collins Crime Club on 5 June 1939. It is adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur. It will premiere on BBC One on 25 December 2023.[1]
Premise
Luke Fitzwilliam (Jonsson) is a retired policeman when he meets the mysterious Miss Pinkerton (Wilton) on a train. Pinkerton discusses with him that a series of deaths in the village of Wynchwood-Under-Ashe are not accidental and there’s a killer on the loose. Later, Miss Pinkerton is also found dead, and Fitzwilliam steels himself to uncover the murderer before they strike again.[2]
Cast
- David Jonsson as Fitzwilliam
- Morfydd Clark as Bridget
- Penelope Wilton as Miss Pinkerton
- Sinead Matthews as Miss Waynflete
- Tom Riley as Lord Whitfield
- Douglas Henshall as Major Horton
- Mathew Baynton as Dr Thomas
- Mark Bonnar as Reverend Humbleby
- Nimra Bucha as Mrs Humbleby
- Tamzin Outhwaite as Mrs Pierce
- Jon Pointing as Rivers
- Phoebe Licorish as Rose
Production
Produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited, it is a co-commission between the BBC and BritBox International. The Agatha Christie novel of the same name is adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre and directed by Meenu Gaur. It is produced by Karen Kelly. Executive producers are Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, James Prichard for Agatha Christie Limited, James Gandhi and Damien Timmer for Mammoth Screen, Danielle Scott-Haughton for the BBC and Reemah Sakaan and Stephen Nye for BritBox International.[3]
Filming took place in Scotland in the summer of 2023 on the two-part drama series.[4][5] First-look images from the production were released in November 2023.[6]
Broadcast
The show will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, and later on BritBox International in the US, Canada and South Africa.[7] It will air in the UK in December 2023.[8]
References
- ↑ https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/bbc-christmas-whats-on-tv-iplayer-2023
- ↑ Chase, Stephanie (February 21, 2023). "BBC announces new Agatha Christie murder mystery adaptation". Digital Spy. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Yossman, K.J.; Ramachandran, Naman (July 10, 2023). "'Lord of the Rings' Actor Morfydd Clark to Star in Agatha Christie Adaptation 'Murder Is Easy' for BBC, BritBox". Variety. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Whittock, Jesse (July 10, 2023). "'Murder Is Easy': David Jonsson, Morfydd Clark & Penelope Wilton Among Cast Of Agatha Christie Adaptation For BBC & BritBox International". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Abbatescianni, Davide (July 11, 2023). "Filming begins in Scotland on Meenu Gaur's two-part thriller Murder Is Easy". Cineuropa.org. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Craig, David (November 2, 2023). "First look at Agatha Christie's Murder Is Easy with Shetland, Ghosts stars". Radio Times. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Griffiths, Emmy (November 2, 2023). "Downton Abbey actress set to star in BBC's new Agatha Christie adaptation Murder is Easy – and we can't wait". Hello. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ↑ Vickers-Green, Laura (November 13, 2023). "UK Christmas 2023 TV Guide: the Best Festive Specials, New Drama & Comedy Series". Den of Geek. Retrieved November 14, 2023.