Looking for a gripping new mystery series to get stuck into this week? The BBC might just have the answer.
The new crime series Marble Hall Murders, which comes from Midsomer Murders creator Anthony Horowitz, is now available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Lesley Manville reprises her role as book editor turned sleuth Susan Ryeland in the drama, alongside Tim McMullan as the famous literary detective Atticus Pünd.
© BBC/Eleventh Hour Films/Sony Pictures Television/Jonathan HessionThe six-parter is a must-watch for cosy crime lovers. Adapted by acclaimed novelist Anthony Horowitz – whose impressive credits include the long-running crime series Midsomer Murders, as well as Foyle's War, and ITV's Agatha Christie's Poirot – this compelling whodunnit promises plenty of twists and turns. Read on to find out what viewers have been saying about the show…
What is Marble Hall Murders about?
A sequel to the hit series Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, Marble Hall Murders is adapted from the third and final novel in the Susan Ryeland collection. It follows editor Susan Ryeland, who is employed to work on a continuation novel of the Atticus Pünd series, written by a troubled young novelist.
The synopsis reads: "When the job leads Susan into another murder case, she unexpectedly finds herself a suspect. In the world of the novel, Atticus Pünd is visiting the island of Corfu when he becomes embroiled in the murder of Lady Margaret Chalfont (Hodge), whose family he investigates with the assistance of a Greek detective (Zubin Varla)."
© BBC/Eleventh Hour Films/Sony Pictures Television/Jonathan HessionWhat have viewers said about the show?
It's safe to say that viewers have been loving the series, which arrived on the BBC on 26 September.
Taking to social media, one person wrote: "Loved the Marble Hall Murders, it's so original and great guest stars," while others hailed the drama as "brilliant" and "fabulous".
© BBC/Eleventh Hour Films/Sony Pictures Television/Jonathan HessionAnother fan penned: "We need more Atticus Pund, the interaction between Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan is just fabulous."
Who stars in Marble Hall Murders?
Oscar-nominee Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, The Crown) leads the cast as book editor turned sleuth Susan Ryeland, alongside Tim McMullan (The Crown, Patrick Melrose, The Serpent) as famous literary detective Atticus Pünd.
They're joined by a star-studded cast, including Mark Bonnar (Shetland, Dept. Q), Patricia Hodge (All Creatures Great and Small, A Very English Scandal) and Rupert Penry-Jones (Whitechapel, Spooks).
© BBC/Eleventh Hour Films/Sony Pictures Television/Jonathan HessionOther cast members include Jamie Blackley (Outrageous, The Last Kingdom), Daniel Cerqueira (This City is Ours, A Gentleman in Moscow), Harry Lloyd (Game of Thrones, I Jack Wright), Anneika Rose (Crossfire, Line of Duty), Danny Sapani (Killing Eve, Harlots, Halo) and Zubin Varla (Andor, A Little Life).
All six episodes of Marble Hall Murders are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.
