‘Mrs Sidhu Investigates’ Gets Broadcast Premiere On UKTV Drama This October
UKTV Drama channel has announced an October premiere date for ‘Mrs Sidhu Investigates‘, the first of the stack of Acorn TV shows they have acquired for the broadcast channel.
The four-part mystery series stars Meera Syal in the title role and is based on a popular BBC Radio 4 series, created and written by Suk Pannu (The Kumars at No. 42). Mrs. Sidhu (Syal) is a high-end caterer in affluent Berkshire with a taste for crime. Recently widowed, she juggles her new catering business with encouraging her wayward son Tez (Gurjeet Singh, Ackley Bridge) to find his passion, all while serving up justice to those who believe they are above the law.
Her forays into sleuthing see her form an unofficial partnership with long-suffering divorcee DCI Burton (Craig Parkinson, Line of Duty) who reluctantly accepts that together they’re an unbeatable crime-fighting duo, much to the bemusement of his partner, DS Mint (Naana Agyei-Ampadu, Industry).
In the opening episodes, Mrs. Sidhu’s first-day catering for Sharpetone, a high-end health club, takes a turn of the unexpected when two bodies are found dead in the spa. Despite her knack for solving mysteries, Mrs. Sidhu tries her best to stay out of it. But when her niece, Rani, becomes the police’s number one suspect, Mrs. Sidhu takes it upon herself to start her own investigation and prove them wrong. This brings her into conflict with the Chief Detective on the case, Inspector Burton, who has no patience for her theories. Her investigation leads to uncovering business secrets, feuds between colleagues, and well-hidden love affairs.
‘Mrs Sidhu Investigates’ is created and written by Suk Pannu, with Vivienne Harvey (Harlots) also writing two episodes and Meera Syal providing additional material. The series is directed by Steve Barron (The Durrells) and Ben Kellett (Death in Paradise). Jane Wallbank (Traces) serves as producer. Executive producers include Catherine Mackin and Bea Tammer for Acorn Media Enterprises; Jane Wallbank, Alison Owen, Debra Hayward and Alison Carpenter for Monumental Television; Gordon Kennedy for Absolutely Productions and Steve Barron. Meera Syal and Suk Pannu are also executive producers.
‘Mrs Sidhu Investigates‘ premieres Wednesday, 4th October 2023 at 8pm on UKTV Drama in the UK. Catch up on UKTV Play.
