We love a good crime drama, and BritBox's new series Magpie Murders is one we cannot wait to check out.
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The twisty tale, which has been described as a "murder mystery within a murder mystery" is based on Anthony Horowitz's novel of the same name and HELLO! have an exclusive clip to share with readers ahead of its premiere on Thursday 10 February 2022. Check it out below…
WATCH: Check out this exclusive clip of new BritBox drama Magpie Murders
Starring Lesley Manville, who will soon be making her debut on Netflix series The Crown, Foyles War star Tim McMullan and Line of Duty's Danny Mays, the series focuses on a literary editor who finds herself tasked with solving the murder of her star author after he is found dead.
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As the synopsis reads: "Susan Ryeland is the editor for infamous, best-selling mystery writer Alan Conway. When she receives an unfinished Conway manuscript, featuring his hugely popular detective Atticus Pünd but no sign of the author himself, she is set on a path with little idea that it will change her life forever."
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The six-part series also stars Bridgerton actress Pippa Haywood and Michael Maloney, who has previously appeared in the likes of The Crown and The Trial of Christine Keeler.
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In the short clip from the show's third episode, Lesley's character finds herself drawn into the head-scratching mystery of how Conway met his death - so much so that she is now plagued by visions of his fictional detective, Atticus. As Conway's final, unfinished manuscript lies beside her on the sofa, Atticus tries to tell her that betrayal could be the killer's motive.
"I'm not interested in a murder investigation right now," she says as she holds her head in her hands. She then exasperatedly storms off to bed as Atticus gives her one final warning: "I would advise you to be careful, Mrs Ryeland. Betrayal hurts." Consider us intrigued!
Magpie Murders will premiere on BritBox on Thursday 10 February 2022.
