New preview photos of the new Agatha Christie adaptation, ‘Towards Zero’

The BBC have shared preview photos of Towards Zero,  the upcoming tv adaptation, based on the classic mystery by the best-selling author of all time, Agatha Christie.

Who is in it?

The new pictures give a first look at Lady Tressilian (Anjelica Huston), Inspector Leach (Matthew Rhys) and British tennis star Nevile Strange (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) – shown with the two ladies in his life: ex-wife Audrey (Ella Lily Hyland) and new wife Kay (Mimi Keene). The pictures also feature Clarke Peters, Anjana Vasan, and Jack Farthing.

The cast is rounded off by Jackie Clune (Motherland), Grace Doherty (Call the Midwife), Khalil Gharbia (Mary & George), and Adam Hugill (Sherwood).

What is it about?

The official synopsis says:

England, 1936. After a scandalous celebrity divorce, Nevile Strange and his ex-wife Audrey make the unthinkable decision to spend a summer together at Gull’s Point, their childhood home and the coastal estate of Nevile’s aunt, Lady Tressilian.

With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presence of Nevile’s new wife Kay, tensions are running high. Add to this a long-suffering lady’s companion, a mysterious gentleman’s valet, an exiled cousin with a grudge, a venerable family lawyer, an inquisitive orphan and a French con man, and soon there will be murder. A troubled detective must rediscover his purpose to untangle a toxic web of jealousy, deceit and dysfunction. Can he solve the crime before another victim meets their death?

An explosive love triangle, a formidable matriarch and a house party of enemies. All compelled… Towards Zero.

Who is behind it?

The series was adapted for screen by BAFTA-nominated Rachel Bennette (NW) and directed by  Sam Yates (Magpie), Towards Zero is made by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, together with BritBox International. 

When can we watch it?

The series will air next year on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, and outside of the UK on BritBox International’s streaming service in the US and Canada.

You can catch up on previous Agatha Christie adaptations  which are available  to stream on BBC iPlayer.