A new BBC crime and detective drama, created by Jim Cartwright, is the perfect watch for Beyond Paradise fans. The series, titled The Hairdresser Mysteries, boasts a star-studded cast including Bridget Jones's Diary legend Sally Phillips, Coronation Street favourite Charlotte Jordan, Game of Thrones star Charlotte Hope, Adrian Hood, and Doctors star Elisabeth Dermot Walsh.
Plot Overview
The upcoming six-part show follows Lily Petal, played by Sally Phillips, a high-end hairdresser who leaves the competitive city scene to buy a small village hairdressers at the top of a cobbled street. The synopsis teases: "Everyone tells their hairdresser everything and soon she becomes the hub of her new village’s secrets and revelations. Using her own brand of uncannily developed hairdressing intuitive, empathy and understanding, Lily begins to solve the mysteries of the village."
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."
Herbert L. Kloiber, CEO Night Train Media and Eccho Rights, added: "We are delighted to bring The Hairdresser Mysteries to the international stage. The unique world that Jim Cartwright has created – modern but joyfully retro - and Sally Philips’ irresistible charm, create a fun drama that is both clever and comforting. It is exactly the kind of premium yet accessible series that we are looking to develop, offering buyers a fresh spin on the cosy crime genre that they have been crying out for."
Cast Changes
Charlotte Jordan, who left Coronation Street in 2025 after five years playing Daisy Midgeley, has quit her Radio 4 The Archers role for The Hairdresser Mysteries, where she plays Clary Coombs. After leaving Corrie, Charlotte joined The Archers as Amber Gordon in June but had to leave after landing the new BBC role. Olivia Bernstone has taken over the role of Amber in The Archers. A spokesperson said: "After a brilliant performance as Amber, Charlotte Jordan is taking time to pursue other projects and so we are delighted to be welcoming Olivia Bernstone to the cast, who will play the role of Amber going forward."
The Hairdresser Mysteries comes to BBC One and BBC iPlayer soon.
