Tommy & Tuppence: New Agatha Christie Series on BritBox
- britbox has given the green light to a six-part modern take on agatha ChristieS famed detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence. This new series joins other Christie adaptations on...
- Lookout Point, known for Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack, will produce the series in collaboration with BBC Studios and Agatha Christie Limited.
- Robert Schildhouse, president of BritBox North America, said the new series offers a "contemporary twist" on the beloved characters.
BritBox is set to modernize Agatha Christie‘s legendary Tommy & Tuppence with a compelling new series.This six-part adaptation, penned by Phoebe Eclair-Powell, promises a fresh viewpoint on the iconic detective duo, blending thrilling mysteries with their intricate relationship. Lookout Point, in collaboration with BBC Studios and Agatha Christie Limited, will produce the series. Audiences can anticipate a contemporary twist filled with murder, mystery, and mischief. Robert Schildhouse of BritBox north America highlights the “contemporary twist” that will make viewers fall in love with Tommy and Tuppence all over again. News Directory 3 is thrilled to report on this exciting progress. Production is slated to begin later this year, adding to BritBox’s already remarkable library of christie adaptations.Discover what’s next for these beloved characters.
britbox Orders Contemporary ‘Tommy & Tuppence’ Adaptation
Updated June 16, 2025
britbox has given the green light to a six-part modern take on agatha ChristieS famed detective duo, Tommy and Tuppence. This new series joins other Christie adaptations on the streamer, including Towards Zero and Murder Is Easy.
Lookout Point, known for Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack, will produce the series in collaboration with BBC Studios and Agatha Christie Limited. Phoebe Eclair-Powell is set to write the series, marking her first major television drama commission. The series promises a blend of romance and mystery as the iconic detective duo solve crimes while navigating their complex relationship.
Robert Schildhouse, president of BritBox North America, said the new series offers a “contemporary twist” on the beloved characters. he added that audiences will ”fall in love with Tommy and Tuppence all over again as they navigate murder, mystery, and mischief.”
Eclair-Powell expressed her enthusiasm for the project. “As an Agatha Christie superfan, this job is a dream come true,” she said. “To bring Tommy and Tuppence into the twenty-first century is truly an honor.”
What’s next
Production for the new Tommy & Tuppence series is scheduled to commence later in the year. BBC Studios will manage global sales of the series, adding to BritBox’s extensive collection of Agatha Christie adaptations.