The BBC has released a first look at The Detection Club, a new 10-part mystery drama starring Miles Jupp, Bryony Hannah, and Cara Theobold. Inspired by the golden age of detective fiction, the series follows crime writers Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and G.K. Chesterton as they solve a crime of their own.
Set in 1930s London, against a backdrop of literary glamour, social change, and deadly intrigue, the trio are drawn into a series of real-life murder investigations. After an invitation to solve their first real case, their amateur sleuthing brings them to D.I. Greenway, played by Viraj Juneja, a young police detective who, though out of his depth, is determined to prove himself, despite being both helped and hindered by the three writers.
Cast Reactions to the New Series
Miles Jupp said: "G.K. Chesterton was one of the great intellects and storytellers of his age. He's an endlessly intriguing character - as well as a pleasingly eccentric one - and so I'm delighted to be joining The Detection Club. It really ought to be lots of fun."
Bryony Hannah said: "Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time; and yet I knew very little about the woman behind the pen. The Detection Club gives us a chance to meet Agatha in a whole new light. I’m so looking forward to exploring her wit, intellect and flaws with such a fab team."
Cara Theobold added: "Dorothy L. Sayers was razor sharp, wonderfully funny and gloriously uncompromising, so the opportunity to bring her to life and inhabit her world is a real thrill. Playing such a pioneering writer, especially alongside Miles and Bryony, is pretty much a dream job."
Production Team and Executive Comments
Writer and Executive Producer Kit Lambert said: "The Detection Club asks, 'What if the creators of our greatest fictional detectives had the chance to solve murders themselves?' It is a celebration of three wonderful writers of crime fiction, inspired by their work, their lives, and their friendship. I'm thrilled that we have been able to bring together such an exceptional cast."
Deborah Sathe, Executive Producer, added: "It was like the avengers had assembled when Miles Jupp, Bryony Hannah and Cara Theobold brought Kit’s brilliant script to life into our casting room. Neil Irvine (Executive Producer) and I were over the moon to find such brilliant stars to bring a world that has long since fascinated us and fans of crime writing to life. We cannot wait to broadcast this fabulous show to the audience."
Jon Farrar, Chief Content Officer, Direct to Consumer, BBC Studios said: "The Detection Club is the perfect gift for fans of this iconic crime writing trio whose stories are beloved by BritBox audiences. We know this will add an exciting new dimension to the mystery genre they helped establish, as they band together to solve thrilling new cases, led by the incredible Kit Lambert and this standout cast."
