The Hairdresser Mysteries, a new BBC detective drama series likened to Beyond Paradise, has confirmed its release date. The six-part show, created by Jim Cartwright, will debut on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Friday, 17 July, and air on BBC One from 2pm that afternoon.
Cast and Premise
The series features Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones's Diary) as Lily Petal, a high-end hairdresser who leaves the city for a village salon. Charlotte Jordan (Coronation Street) plays her assistant Clary Coombs, with Ben Castle-Gibb (You) as PC Adam Watson. Other cast members include Sunetra Sarker (Ackley Bridge), Guy Henry (Holby City), Clive Rowe, and Wendi Peters (Corrie).
The synopsis teases: "The Hairdresser Mysteries is an original, homegrown drama and a nostalgic nod to the 70’s which sees a high-end hairdresser, Lily Petal, opt out of the competitive city scene to buy a small village hairdressers at the top of a cobbled street."
Plot Details
Lily becomes the hub of village secrets, using her "hairdressing intuitive, empathy and understanding" to solve mysteries. Her salon assistant Clary Coombs is described as intelligent and analytical, and the two team up to investigate. PC Adam Watson takes a shine to Clary, while Sunetra Sarker plays local gossip Wincey Evans, Clive Rowe plays charity shop manager Lonnie, and Guy Henry plays eccentric antiques dealer Race Runard.
Guest star Wendi Peters plays newcomer Gloria Crudd, who hopes to make her ice cream business a success but faces her past.
Executive Producer Comments
Will Trotter and Oliver Kent, executive producers for Mill Bay Media, said: "We are thrilled to be making The Hairdresser Mysteries and working with renowned writer, Jim Cartwright, who has created a joyful world packed with colourful characters. None more so than hairdresser, Lily Petal, and we are delighted to have much-loved actor, Sally Phillips bring her to life."
The Hairdresser Mysteries is available to watch on Friday, 17 July on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
