Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death (film)
| Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy Drama |
| Based on | Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death by M. C. Beaton |
| Written by | Stewart Harcourt |
| Directed by | Geoffrey Sax |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Matthew Mulot |
| Running time | 2 hours |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Sky 1 |
| Release | 26 December 2014 |
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death is British comedy-drama television film based on the novel of the same name by M. C. Beaton.[1] The film aired on Sky1 on 26 December 2014. It served as a pilot to a full series entitled Agatha Raisin.
Plot
Agatha Raisin, a public relations professional, gives up her life in London in the hope of starting a new life in the seemingly quiet village of Carsley, but soon finds herself a suspect in a murder case when she enters the village's annual quiche-making competition in an attempt to ingratiate herself with the community. She sets out to clear her name and solve the mystery of the quiche of death.[2]
Characters
Scottish actress Ashley Jensen stars as Agatha Raisin who has escaped to Carsley from London for a quieter life. Robert Bathurst joins the cast as Andy Cummings-Browne who has had his fair share of women from the village. Hermione Norris stars as his suffering wife Jo Cummings-Browne.[3] Matt McCooey appears as a dedicated police officer DC Bill Wong.[4]
Cast
- Ashley Jensen as Agatha Raisin
- Hermione Norris as Jo Cummings Brown
- Robert Bathurst as Andy Cummings Brown
- Katy Wix as Gemma Simpson
- Mathew Horne as Roy Silver
- Jamie Glover as James Lacey
- Jason Barnett as DI Wilkes
- Matt McCooey as DC Bill Wong
- Caroline Langrishe as Sheila Barr
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Jez
- Lucy Liemann as Sarah
- Carli Norris as Ella Cartwright
- John Lightbody as John Cartwright
- Sandy McDade as Gail
- Tim Stern as Gene
- Richard Durden as Mr Boggle
- Marcia Warren as Mrs Boggle
- Joseph Long as Spiros Eonomides
- Nichola McAuliffe as Maria Borrow
- John Mason as Steve
- Gavin Lee Lewis as Ian - Boyhood Band
- Nik Davies as Limousine driver
- Daniel Lander as Tug-of-War man
- Colin Murtagh as Paparazzi
- Alexander Gatherer as Employee
Production
On 22 August 2014, Sky announced that it had commissioned the adaptation for Sky1.[5] It was commissioned by Cameron Roach.[6] Sky1 chief Adam MacDonald said, "Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death is a contemporary, sharp and witty crime drama offering for the upcoming festive season."[5]
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death began filming in September 2014.[5] On her role in the film, Ashley Jensen said, "I am absolutely delighted to be on board! It's not often a part like this comes along for a woman. Agatha Raisin is a strong forthright, independent, driven, successful woman, who is both funny and flawed, a real woman of our time."[5]
References
- ^ Munn, Patrick (22 August 2014). "Sky1 Orders One-Off Drama 'Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death', Ashley Jensen To Star". TV Wise. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ Knight, Dominic (26 November 2014). "Christmas is all about the quiche on Sky 1". ATV Today. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
- ^ Hunt, Debs (5 August 2014). "Further casting announced for Sky 1 drama, Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death". Inside Media Track. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ "Meet The Cast And Characters". Sky. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Sky order crime comedy drama starring Ashley Jensen". British Comedy Guide. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death - Production Details". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
