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(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Matthew Mulot |
| Running time | 2 hours |
| Production company(s) |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Sky 1 |
| Original release | 26 December 2014 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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. The film aired on Sky1 on 26 December 2014. It served as a pilot to a full series entitled Agatha Raisin.
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.
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. Matt McCooey appears as a dedicated police officer DC Bill Wong.
On 22 August 2014, Sky announced that it had commissioned the adaptation for Sky1. It was commissioned by Cameron Roach. 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."
Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death began filming in September 2014. 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."
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