BritBox is cooking up a fresh take on Agatha Christie’s beloved duo with a six-part series reviving Tommy and Tuppence for the modern screen. The project, spearheaded by Lookout Point, the team behind Happy Valley, offers a contemporary reimagining of Christie’s crime-fighting couple, with a twist that Free-to-View audiences didn’t see coming.
The series casts Antonia Thomas as Tuppence, described by BritBox as “an actress and force of nature who won’t take no for an answer,” and Josh Dylan as Tommy, a meticulous, charming crime writer who rekindles his spark when whirlwind Tuppence re-enters his life. Imelda Staunton, renowned for her roles in The Crown and Vera Drake, steps into the shoes of Aunt Ada, a formidable retired private detective who features in the revamped universe.
Production is led by Lookout Point, with Fergus O’Brien (director of episodes 1–4) at the helm alongside the Happy Valley team. The creators promise a modern-day interpretation that preserves the spark of Christie’s originals while placing the characters in contemporary storytelling territory.
Christie’s detective duo first appeared in 1922’s The Secret Adversary and remained a fixture through four novels and a short story collection, including Partners In Crime and the later Postern of Fate. The six-part series will explore their romance and partnership anew, suggesting a blend of brisk banter, high-stakes mysteries, and a renewed sense of adventure as the couple navigates crime in the 21st century.
Writer Phoebe Eclair-Powell, a noted Christie enthusiast, expresses enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the collaboration with James Prichard and Agatha Christie Limited, as well as the shared passion of Lookout Point and BritBox. The adaptation is pitched as a stylish mix of romance and mystery, inviting both longtime Christie fans and new viewers to fall for Tommy and Tuppence all over again.
The last television outing of Tommy and Tuppence came in 2015’s Partners in Crime for the BBC, starring David Walliams and Jessica Raine, which critics praised for its visual flair and endearing leads. The new BritBox series aims to recapture that charm while pushing the duo into a contemporary light.
As for now, a release date has not been announced. Additional casting and plot details are expected to follow as production moves forward, with fans advised to stay tuned for updates.
Summary: A modern reimagining of Agatha Christie’s iconic duo Tommy and Tuppence is on the way to BritBox, led by Lookout Point and director Fergus O’Brien, with Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan in the leads and Imelda Staunton as Aunt Ada. The six-part series promises a stylish blend of romance and mystery, updating the beloved partnership for today while staying faithful to Christie’s spirit.
Positive note: If you love witty banter, clever mysteries, and a strong, adventurous partnership, this reimagining has the potential to be a standout addition to Christie adaptations and a refreshing take for streaming audiences.