BritBox is delving back into the world of Agatha Christie, but this time without the guiding hand of Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple’s keen eye. Instead, the streamer is turning its attention to Tommy & Tuppence, bringing the escapades of the dynamic and dashing detective duo to life in a new six-part contemporary drama series.
On August 20, it was announced that Imelda Staunton, Antonia Thomas, and Josh Dylan were cast for the six-part contemporary adaptation of the Christie novels as the series brings the duo into the 21st century.
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