BBC releases trailer for new Agatha Christie crime drama Murder Is Easy starring Morfydd Clark and Tom Riley

On Wednesday, the BBC released a new Agatha Christie crime drama, Murder Is Easy, starring Morfydd Clark and Tom Riley.

The 30-second murder mystery trailer turns back the clock to 1954, in Wychwood below Ashe, England.

The modest residents of the sleepy village seem to be under the impression that the spate of recent deaths is an accident.

But eagle-eyed Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilson) is apparently unconvinced.

In the short clip, Miss Pinkerton meets Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) and warns him about a killer on the loose in the quaint village.

In the short clip, Miss Pinkerton meets Fitzwilliam (David Jonsson) and warns him about a killer on the loose in the quaint village.

Retired detective Fitzwilliam meets Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilson, pictured) who warns him of a killer on the loose in the quaint village of Wychwood Under Ashe

After the innocent elderly woman is found dead on the way to Scotland Yard, Fitzwilliam suspects something strange is going on.

He takes it upon himself to find the killer before they claim a new victim, because for a certain someone in Wychwood Under Ashe, murder comes easy…

The main character remains persistent to find out what exactly is going on in the strange and remote community and is not warmly welcomed.

“Are you one of those men who never knows when to leave alone?” someone asks him,” someone asked Fitzwilliam.

On his search for the culprit, the retired detective encounters a host of villagers along the way, including Bridget (Morfydd Clark), Major Horton (Douglas Henshall), Mrs. Pierce (Tamzin Outhwaite) and many more.

Other characters will also appear, such as Mrs. Humbleby (Nimra Bucha), Rose Humbleby (Phoebe Licorish) and Dr. Thomas (Mathew Baynton).

The two-part thriller was directed by Meenu Gaur and adapted by Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre from Christie’s novel of the same name.

Mammoth Screen was responsible for producing the show in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

While trying to find the killer before they strike again, Fitzwilliam encounters many of the villagers, including Bridget (Morfydd Clark), Major Horton (Douglas Henshall), Mrs. Pierce (Tamzin Outhwaite).

Mammoth Screen executive producer James Gandhi said the cryptic series will be “a thrill ride” for viewers.

‘Siân Ejiwunmi-Le Berre’s astonishing adaptation of Murder is Easy digs into the divisions at the heart of post-war English society, and we feel so fortunate that the village of Wychwood will be brought to life by a dream cast.

‘With Meenu Gaur at the helm and David Jonsson in the lead role, this promises to be an exciting ride!’

Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, added that Christie fans were “in for a treat” with the new crime drama.

‘With an intriguing central mystery and a fantastic creative team behind the camera, it’s no surprise that this new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit has attracted a who’s who of British acting talent to bring Murder is Easy to the screen.’

The show, which was filmed in Scotland, will be available on BBC One, iPlayer and BritBox International from Wednesday 27 December.

The second and final episode airs the following evening.

Murder Is Easy is available on BBC iPlayer and BritBox International from Wednesday 27 December