The BBC is set to launch a fresh detective series perfect for fans of Sherlock.
According to Elizabeth George’s Inspector Lynley crime Novels, a fresh adaptation is making its way onto screens, over twenty years since the first version.
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries aired on BBC One from 2001 to 2008, featuring Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small.
Now, Leo Suter and Ted Lasso star Sofia Barclay are taking over as ‘brilliant police detective but an outsider in the force’ due to his aristocratic upbringing Inspector Tommy Lynley and DS Barbara Havers, ‘a sergeant with a maverick attitude and a working-class background’.
‘With seemingly nothing in common and against all odds, the mismatched duo of Lynley and Havers become a formidable team, bonded by their desire to see justice done,’ a press release teases.
The cast also includes Daniel Mays as DCI Brian Nies, who has an aversion to Limley ‘partly born of his own insecurities about class and partly because he knows he’s no longer the smartest person in the room’, as well as Niamh Walsh as estate agent and Lynley’s love interest Helen Clyde, Michael Workeye as tech specialist Tony Bekele and Joshua Sher as forensic scientists Simon St. James.
Though an official release date has yet to be announced, four episodes are due to arrive on BBC iPlayer and BritBox in the US and Canada.
Author Elizabeth said of the revival: ‘I’m thrilled to see Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers come to television again, especially through the participation of the BBC and Britbox and the production expertise of Playground.
‘Watching my characters brought to life on television is a real celebration.’
The series is being produced by Playground, the award-winning production company behind the likes of Wolf Hall and All Creatures Great and Small.
It is also created by Sherlock writer Steve Thompson, who said: ‘It’s a privilege and a thrill to have the opportunity to adapt these wonderful books for television. Elizabeth George’s iconic characters are greatly loved and her gripping stories are smart and ingenious.’
7 shows to watch back-to-back if you love Sherlock
Before Lynley becomes available, here are seven detective series to watch if you enjoy Sherlock:
- Grantchester, ITVX
- Luther, BBC iPlayer
- Broadchurch, ITVX
- Vera, ITVX
- Ludwig, BBC iPlayer
- Death In Paradise, BBC iPlayer
- Midsomer Murders, ITVX
Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, commented: "This fresh and thrilling adaptation offers something delightful for devotees of Elizabeth George’s enthralling novels as well as admirers of the BBC’s legendary series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, and also for those who have not yet experienced the captivating allure of Detective Lynley."
Lynley wrapped up filming in December, with Vikings: Valhalla star Leo expressing his eagerness to 'share it with the world' and reminiscing about the joyful days and cherished moments spent in Ireland with his Lynley family.
Earlier, he hinted at a sneak peek of the new series by sharing: 'Excited to bring #Lynley back to life :-)'.
Fans have similarly expressed their anticipation for its arrival, with @B00ksmith posting on Reddit: 'We recently watched the older adaptation featuring Lynley, which we really liked. We're hoping that this new version brings just as much enjoyment when revisiting these tales.'
@Mssrandcole added: 'Excited to see this! Thank you.'
@Spare_Groundbreaking mentioned: 'I really enjoy this book series! I'm looking forward to the new edition...but I'll need to refresh my memory with the previous ones first.'
Lynley will be appearing on BBC shortly.
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