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BBC’s ‘brilliantly entertaining’ drama Marble Hall Murders is perfect for Agatha Christie fans

BBC’s ‘brilliantly entertaining’ drama Marble Hall Murders is perfect for Agatha Christie fans

The BBC has unveiled a first look at the upcoming mystery series, Marble Hall Murders, based on the best-selling novel by Anthony Horowitz. The six-part series, which is a sequel to Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, sees Lesley Manville reprise her role as book editor turned sleuth Susan Ryeland, alongside Tim McMullan as famous literary detective Atticus Pünd. © BBC/Eleventh Hour Films/Sony Pictures Television/Jonathan HessionLesley Manville and Tim McMullan lead the cast as Susan Ryeland and Atticus Pünd An impressive list of stars has joined the cast, including Mark Bonnar (Shetland, Dept.Q), Patricia Hodge (All Creatures Great and Small, A Very English Scandal) and more. The series is adapted by Horowitz, who is no stranger to bringing acclaimed dramas to the small screen. His previous credits include Foyle’s War, ITV’s Agatha Christie’s Poirot and the previous two adaptations of his Susan Ryeland novels.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: Have you seen Magpie Murders? Since devouring the entire Foyle’s War boxset in lockdown, I’ve become a big fan of Horowitz’s TV dramas. An expert at crafting …

BBC’s ‘brilliantly funny’ new 6-part series Bill is a must-watch for Gavin & Stacey fans

BBC’s ‘brilliantly funny’ new 6-part series Bill is a must-watch for Gavin & Stacey fans

Filming is officially underway on Rob Brydon’s new BBC comedy, Bill, which follows fifty-something Bill Beam, who takes in student lodgers after his divorce.  The series is undoubtedly a must-watch for Gavin & Stacey fans, as it comes from Baby Cow Productions, the same team that produced the iconic BBC comedy. © BBC/Baby Cow/Rob Baker AshtonRob Brydon stars in Bill It also marks Rob’s first scripted comedy outing since the award-winning sitcom, in which he plays the eccentric Uncle Bryn – and we can’t wait to see the actor take on another brilliant comedy character. Baby Cow executive producer Rupert Majendie described the six-parter as a “big, character-driven comedy with real emotional truth at its core,” while leading star Rob hailed the scripts as “truly wonderful”. WATCH: Have you seen Gavin & Stacey: The Finale? Intrigued? Keep reading to find out more… What to expect from Bill The series, penned by writing duo Ben Ashenden and Alexander Owen (Deep Cover), follows Bill Beam (Rob Brydon), a “well‑meaning but over‑enthusiastic divorcee” who avoids financial ruin by …