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Lorna Watson reprises her role as the crime-solving nun, Sister Boniface, in the fourth series of the popular BBC Studios Drama production, Sister Boniface Mysteries. The show will also return for a feature-length Christmas special this December. The new series sees the return of fan favorites, including Max Brown as Di Sam Gillespie, Jerry Iwu […]

Sister Boniface Mysteries Returns for a Fourth Series and Second Christmas Special...

Filming has begun on the fourth season of the BBC Studios Drama production Sister Boniface Mysteries, a BritBox International and UKTV co-production created by Jude Tindall. The show will also return for another feature-length Christmas special this December, written by Jude Tindall and directed by Paul Gibson.

Lorna Watson is back as TV’s number one Vespa-driving, crime-solving Catholic nun alongside Max Brown as Di Sam Gillespie, Jerry Iwu as DS Felix Livingstone, and Ami Metcalf as Wpc Peggy Button.

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Season four’s guest stars include Les Dennis (Coronation Street), Katherine Kingsley (The Larkins), Martyn Ellis (Renegade Nell), Mina Anwar (The Sarah Jane Adventures), Ed Birch (The Witcher), and Daniel Laurie (Call the Midwife).

Returning by popular demand, this year’s feature-length festive special features the Great Slaughter Amateur Dramatics Society (Gsads) pantomime. This year, it’s Cinderella, and with the appointment of a celebrity director,...

Sister Boniface Mysteries is a delightful BBC series that blends mystery and comedy, offering a charming escape into a world of wit and wisdom. The talented cast brings depth and charm to their roles, making the show a must-watch for fans of mystery and period dramas. Lorna Watson, Max Brown, Jerry Iwu, and Miranda Raison shine in their respective roles, showcasing their versatility and adding authenticity to the series.

Sister Boniface Mysteries is a delightful BBC series that blends the genres of mystery and comedy, aided by the tremendous Sister Boniface Mysteries cast. Set in the 1960s, the show is centered around the character of Sister Boniface, a nun with a keen interest in forensics and a knack for solving crimes. An unusual protagonist, Sister Boniface brings a fresh perspective to the detective genre, making the series a standout addition to BBC's lineup. The show has garnered attention for its...

BritBox, the ITV and the BBC’s streaming service, is set to roll out across the Nordics with a raft of original programming on April 28.

BritBox International will launch in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland, and will include BritBox Originals, exclusive new series, as well as TV classics.

The slate will boast true crime dramas “Stonehouse” (pictured), starring Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes and “The Thief, His Wife, and the Canoe,” starring Eddie Marsan; light-hearted murder mystery series “Sister Boniface Mysteries,” starring Lorna Watson and Jerry Iwu, on top of the lush period drama “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” with Sophie Cookson and Jodhi May. New titles will also bow on the streamer every month, for instance Idris Elba’s “Fight School” and “Anne” starring award-winner Maxine Peake.

Britbox kicked off its international roll out with launches in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and South Africa.

“Adding fresh Originals to...

Streamer BritBox has extended its production partnership with the Agatha Christie estate.

BritBox, which is jointly owned by BBC Studios and ITV, has signed on for three more productions with Agatha Christie Limited and Mamoth Screen.

The trio have already collaborated on an adaptation of Christie’s novel “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” (pictured above) starring Emma Thompson and Will Poulter, which will premiere on the platform in April.

BritBox have not yet confirmed which of the author’s prolific output they will be working on next but they have said each of the three adaptations will be “steered by a distinctive voice – a director, a writer or auteur – bringing an entirely new perspective and style to Agatha Christie’s novels.”

BritBox was set to make the announcement Wednesday during its portion of the Television Critics Association winter virtual press tour. As part of the announcement, Emily Powers, head of BritBox North America,...