Exciting Agatha Christie adaptation, boasting a contemporary reinvention, to unravel onscreen in a comprehensive six-episode series.
Gather 'round, all ye dedicated Agatha Christie enthusiasts! The beloved author's crime-solving power couple, Tommy and Tuppence, are back in action on your screens via BritBox. These two iconic sleuths will face modern challenges as part of a six-episode series, to be produced by Lookout Point (the brains behind Happy Valley and Am I Being Unreasonable?).
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The captivating six-parter, penned by Phoebe Eclair-Powell over a century after Christie first introduced Tommy and Tuppence in The Secret Adversary, is set to unfold against the picturesque backdrop of London's Hampstead Heath. With casting yet to be revealed, filming is scheduled for later this year. The production benefits from the backing of Agatha Christie Limited.
Katie Draper, executive producer, expressed her excitement, stating, "Phoebe's scripts are a fantastic blend of screwball comedy, keen romance, and nail-biting suspense, offering a refreshing twist to Christie's timeless detective duo."
Scholars of screen-centric intrigue can anticipate a delightful fusion of romance and mystery with BritBox promising a "fun-filled" experience. Writer Eclair-Powell considers the assignment a dream come true, expressing keen excitement at the prospect of "watching witty, sharp, and resilient Tommy and Tuppence ferret out numerous murders while pondering whether their partnership truly transcends crime-fighting camaraderie."
No official date has been released for the premiere.
Additional adaptations of Tommy and Tuppence:
BritBox's reignited pairing of Tommy and Tuppence isn't the first screen rendition of the duo. They appeared in the 1983 ITV series, Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime, starring James Warwick and Francesca Annis, and the BBC's 2015 version, Partners in Crime, featuring David Walliams and Jessica Raine.
Christie adaptations on the horizon:
The Tommy and Tuppence revival isn't the only Agatha Christie adaptation on the horizon. The BBC is currently developing a three-part adaptation of Christie's eerie mystery novel, Endless Night, based on a script written by Sarah Phelps. This ghost story explores unbridled desire and the sinister yearnings lurking within us all. The tale of obsession and darkness has been crafted by Phelps for six gripping productions, including And Then There Were None, A Very British Scandal and The Sixth Commandment.
Future Miss Marple adaptations:
Agatha Christie devotees can also look forward to a new take on Miss Marple, an adaptation that is currently in development. Great-grandson of the author, James Pritchard, who heads Agatha Christie Limited, shared the update on this upcoming production.
Prepare for a thrilling blend of entertainment as movies-and-tvseries, particularly crime-solving shows, are set to include Agatha Christie's iconic detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence, in a new six-episode series on BritBox. This production, which promises a exciting fusion of romance and mystery, is based on scripts by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and follows in the footsteps of previous adaptations such as the 1983 ITV series and the 2015 BBC version of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime.
