‘Sister Boniface Mysteries’ Gets March Premiere Date On UKTV Drama
‘Father Brown’ spin-off series ‘Sister Boniface Mysteries‘ has been given a March premiere date on UKTV Drama the broadcaster has announced.
Set in 1960s rural England, this entertaining detective drama follows the investigations of Sister Boniface of St Vincent’s Convent – nun, moped rider, winemaker and part-time forensic scientist. The popular character, brought to life by Lorna Watson (Watson & Oliver), first appeared on screens in the Father Brown episode “The Bride of Christ”.
Sister Boniface Mysteries dives into the endearing world of Great Slaughter and its secret weapon in its fight against crime, Sister Boniface. At a time when police forensics is rudimentary, Boniface’s I.Q. of 156, her PHD in forensic science, plus an addiction to popular detective fiction and a fully equipped crime laboratory make her an invaluable aid to Police investigations. Mud, blood, stains, hairs and fibres. If there is evidence to be found Boniface will find it. Poisons, trace evidence, bloodstains, etymology. She’s more up to speed on the latest forensic techniques than the Police.
In her role as official Police Scientific Advisor, Boniface works alongside the dashing maverick Detective Inspector Sam Gillespie, played by Max Brown, and Detective Sergeant Felix Livingstone portrayed by Jerry Iwu. Felix was supposed to be on secondment to the Metropolitan Police but an administrative error lands him in Great Slaughter. A cast of eccentric local characters combined with his boss’s reliance on a nun leaves him reeling. Although as Sam points out, that “Nun” ensures they have the highest clean-up rate in the county.
Miranda Raison plays Ruth Penny, a hard-nosed investigative journalist and editor of the Albion Bugle. Ami Metcalf plays the role of Peggy Button, the young, unshakeable police constable. The cast also includes Belinda Lang, Sarah Crowden, David Sterne, Virginia Fiol, Ivan Kaye, and more as supporting roles.
The opening episode, titled “Unnatural Causes”, begins at the Great Slaughter Mangold Wurzel Festival, where the body of a young woman is discovered stuffed in the Aunt Sally. Cause of death: Asphyxiation by sawdust in the lucky dip…
The series is created by Jude Tindall (Father Brown) and produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions. The ten-episode series will also see a special appearance from Mark Williams (Father Brown).
‘Sister Boniface Mysteries‘ premieres Friday 11th March 2022 at 9pm on UKTV Drama.
