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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Hilary Fox

New Agatha Christie show brings iconic detectives online to solve modern crimes

  • A new six-part BritBox drama is modernising Agatha Christie's iconic sleuths, Tommy and Tuppence, by setting their adventures in the 21st century.
  • The adaptation will incorporate modern technology such as phones and social media, marking the first English-speaking television series to update Christie's work in this manner.
  • Filming is currently underway in the UK, with a premiere anticipated in 2026, starring Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan in the title roles.
  • Writer and executive producer Phoebe Eclair-Powell secured permission from Christie's estate, ensuring technology enhances rather than simplifies the classic mysteries.
  • The characters are reimagined as an amateur sleuth duo, with Tommy as a crime writer and Tuppence as a struggling actor, aiming to attract new audiences.

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