Agatha Christie's 'most underrated' detectives get a modern makeover in thrilling new series

BritBox has unveiled the official trailer for Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence – and it looks like a must-watch for any Agatha Christie fan. 

A modern take on the Queen of Crime's iconic detective duo, the six-part series reimagines the titular pair in present-day London. 

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Described by fans as Christie's 'most underrated' creations, Tommy and Tuppence are recurring characters in her work, first appearing in the 1922 novel, The Secret Adversary. Across four novels and one short story collection, the characters run their own detective agency, are recruited by British Intelligence, and in Christie's final novel, 1973's Postern of Fate, are retirees solving a mystery in their new country home. 

As a longtime Christie fan, I'm counting down the days until the release of Tommy & Tuppence, which is the first contemporary English language television adaptation of Christie's stories. Phoebe Eclair-Powell (The Road Trip, Harm) pens the series, while Fergus O'Brien (Happy Valley, The Tourist) and Ellie Heydon (Outrageous, Trying) direct – so it's safe to say Christie's beloved characters are in safe hands!

Keep reading to find out more, including when the series arrives on our TV screens. 

What is Tommy & Tuppence about?

The official synopsis reads: "Tommy and Tuppence are a detective duo for the ages. They fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling, entertaining mysteries along the way."

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Who stars in Tommy & Tuppence? 

Antonia Thomas (The Good Doctor) stars as Tuppence, an actress and "force of nature who won't take no for an answer," while Josh Dylan (Buccaneers, Mamma Mia 2) plays Tommy, a "meticulous, charming crime writer who has lost his passion but finds it again when whirlwind Tuppence re-enters his life."

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They're joined by Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter, the Paddington films), who plays Tommy's Aunt Ada, a "wry, retired private detective and funny powerhouse who loves her great nephew, Tommy, because he never undermines her - only a fool would do so."

The cast also includes Nicholas Richardson (Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Younger), Charlie Condou (Dr. Who, Unforgotten), Callie Cooke (F1, Cheaters), and Chizzy Akudolu (Little Disasters, The Woman in the Wall). 

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When will Tommy & Tuppence be released?

The six-part series premieres on 15 September on BritBox in celebration of Agatha Christie's birthday.