Fans of Beyond Paradise searching for their next television obsession need look no further, as a fresh BBC detective drama is arriving soon. The Hairdresser Mysteries, a cosy crime drama perfect for enthusiasts of Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise, features an impressive ensemble cast.
Star-Studded Cast Announced
The series, penned by Jim Cartwright, includes Bridget Jones's Diary icon Sally Phillips, Coronation Street favourite Charlotte Jordan, Game of Thrones star Charlotte Hope, Adrian Hood, and Doctors actor Elisabeth Dermot Walsh. The six-episode series is set to premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer soon.
Plot Synopsis
A synopsis reveals: "The Hairdresser Mysteries is an original, homegrown drama and a nostalgic nod to the 70s, which sees a high-end hairdresser, Lily Petal (Sally Phillips), opt out of the competitive city scene to buy a small village hairdressers at the top of a cobbled street. 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 intuition, empathy, and understanding, Lily begins to solve the mysteries of the village."
Executive Producer Comments
Will Trotter and Oliver Kent, Executive Producers for Mill Bay Media, stated: "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 of 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 Phillips' 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 departed Coronation Street in 2025 after a five-year stint as Daisy Midgeley, reportedly left her Radio 4 The Archers role for The Hairdresser Mysteries, where she plays Clary Coombs. Following her Corrie exit, Jordan joined The Archers as Amber Gordon in June 2025, but securing the new BBC part meant leaving the radio programme. Olivia Bernstone has since taken over the role of Amber. A spokesperson for the programme said: "After a brilliant performance as Amber, Charlotte Jordan is taking time to pursue other projects, so we are delighted to welcome 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.
