Phyllis Logan's new cosy crime series about a puzzle expert investigating murders is airing on TV tonight.
Fittingly titled Murder Most Puzzling, the drama sees the Downton Abbey star as protagonist Cora Felton, a crossword expert-turned-police consultant helping authorities with a particularly tricky case that requires her expertise.
An adaptation of Parnell Hall's best-selling series, The Puzzle Lady Mysteries, the show's first episode airs tonight (18 June) on 5 at 8pm.
Known as the Puzzle Lady, puzzle maker Cora is summoned when a murder victim is found with a crossword enigma on their body.
Set in a fictional market town, the series follows its sharp, witty protagonist as she teams up with DCI Derek Hooper and the local police to solve Bakerbury's first murder case.
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However, it seems that Cora's heavily-guarded secrets may put her in danger as a murderer is on the loose.
"The eccentric Cora isn't who she claims to be," the synopsis reads.
"And while she digs into a cold case she thinks may be connected, she uncovers a dark truth behind another young woman's death.
"Cora puts herself in the killer's sights. Which is a dangerous place to be."
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Rounding out the case for the series are Adam Best as Bakerbury police's DCI Hooper, Nick Danan as DS Brody, and Jack Weise as PC Finley respectively.
Also starring are Alistair Brammer as journalist Anton Grant, Charlotte Hope as Cora's niece Sherry, and Yasmin Seky as lawyer Becky Baidwan.
Murder Most Puzzling airs on 5.
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