A recent Agatha Christie tv adaptation is at the moment in improvement. It would function Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton alongside a number of different famend actors.

BritBox has revealed particulars of Agatha Christie‘s Tommy and Tuppence, a model new six-episode adaptation of the celebrated author’s beloved novels and quick tales.

Imelda, famend for portraying Dolores Umbridge in two Harry Potter movies, will seem as Aunt Ada, a retired personal investigator who shouldn’t be underestimated.

She’ll be joined by Josh Dylan, recognized from Mamma Mia 2, who will painting Ada’s nephew Tommy, described as a “meticulous, charming crime author who has misplaced his ardour”.

Finishing the ensemble is Antonia Thomas, recognised for her position in The Good Physician, enjoying Tuppence, an actress who assists Tommy in rediscovering his enthusiasm when she re-enters his world.

The synopsis hints: “Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages. They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble again in, all whereas fixing some thrilling, entertaining mysteries alongside the way in which.”

The programme, created by BBC Studios’ Lookout Level alongside Agatha Christie Restricted, will start manufacturing later this yr.

Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence represents the inaugural trendy English-language tv adaptation of the creator’s tales, experiences the Manchester Night Information.

Phoebe Eclair-Powell, who has contributed to initiatives comparable to The Highway Journey, penned and executive-produced the collection, which marks her debut drama collection fee for tv.

Talking concerning the collection, Phoebe beforehand mentioned: “Christie’s detective duo are witty, sharp and raring to unravel heaps and many murders while asking if they need to actually be extra than simply companions in crime.”

Laura Lankester, Katie Draper, and Louise Mutter from Lookout Level, together with James Prichard from Agatha Christie Restricted, additionally govt produce.

The opening 4 episodes are helmed by Fergus O’Brien, famend for his work on programmes together with Joyful Valley and The Vacationer, while the concluding two will probably be overseen by Ellie Heydon.

Stella Merz, who beforehand labored on Gentleman Jack and Miss Austen, serves as producer for the forthcoming collection.

The collection, commissioned by Robert Schildhouse, Jon Farrar, and Stephen Nye on behalf of BritBox, will comprise six 45-minute episodes.