BritBox is delving again into the world of Agatha Christie, however this time with out the guiding hand of Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple’s eager eye. As a substitute, the streamer is popping its consideration to Tommy & Tuppence, bringing the escapades of the dynamic and dashing detective duo to life in a brand new six-part up to date drama collection.
Written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell, the collection follows a married couple who seem in a number of of Christie’s novels and quick tales, taking over detective work for each enjoyable and revenue. What units the couple other than different Christie protagonists is their potential to age, because the characters are seen of their early 20s when first launched and age into their 70s within the later novels.
“Christie’s detective duo are witty, sharp, and raring to resolve tons and plenty of murders while asking if they need to actually be extra than simply Companions in Crime… To convey Tommy and Tuppence into the twenty first Century is actually an honor,” mentioned Phoebe Eclair-Powell.
Right here is every thing we all know to date about Tommy & Tuppence.
Who’re Tommy and Tuppence?
Recognized formally as Thomas Beresford and his spouse Prudence, Tommy and Tuppence first appeared in Agatha Christie’s The Secret Adversary (1922). The pair took up detective work as a pastime, hoping so as to add some pleasure to their lives, although the cash didn’t harm.
Collectively, they seem in 5 of Christie’s works: the 1922 novel The Secret Adversary, the 1929 quick story assortment Companions in Crime, the 1941 novel N or M?, the 1968 novel By the Pricking of My Thumbs, and the 1973 novel Postern of Destiny.
As a pair, Tuppence is extra charming and outgoing, whereas Tommy has his eye on the ball and may see the details by way of the facade.
How did they meet?
Tommy and Tuppence grew up collectively and remained mates for a lot of their lives, however it wasn’t till after World Battle I that they realized their emotions ran deeper.
Within the post-war years, each unemployed, they launch a enterprise enterprise referred to as “The Younger Adventurers” and are quickly employed to trace down Jane Finn, a survivor of the RMS Lusitania sinking who’s believed to have vanished with secret authorities paperwork.
As they work collectively on the case, their bond deepens, and the pair finally fall in love and marry.
Within the new collection, Tommy and Tuppence’s romance might be in all probability up to date for the fashionable period, so the best way they meet and the circumstances surrounding their relationship will probably be reimagined to go well with a extra up to date setting.
Who performs Tommy and Tuppence?
Casting has but to be confirmed, however Tommy and Tuppence are not any strangers to the small display screen.
In 2015, the BBC adaptation of Companions in Crime starred David Walliams as Tommy and Jessica Raine as Tuppence. The 2006 model of By the Pricking of My Thumbs featured Anthony Andrews and Greta Scacchi within the lead roles. Earlier, in 1983, Agatha Christie’s Companions in Crime aired on ITV with James Warwick and Francesca Annis portraying the long-lasting duo.
When will Tommy & Tuppence air?
No premiere date is ready as of but, however filming will start later this 12 months.
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