December 28th 2023.
BBC star Reverend Richard Coles has had some strong words for the BBC's adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic, Murder Is Easy. The national broadcaster recently launched the series, which is based on Christie's 1939 novel of the same name.
The story follows retired policeman Luke Fitzwilliam, who meets a mysterious Miss Pinkerton on a train. She tells him that the deaths in the village of Wynchwood-Under-Ashe are not accidental, and that there is a killer on the loose. When Miss Pinkerton is later found dead, Luke takes it upon himself to uncover the murderer before they strike again.
However, viewers tuning in to the series made it known that they were left disappointed by the adaptation. Reverend Richard Coles, who was formerly the co-host of BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live programme and is a regular contributor to QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You, was one of them.
Coles said: ‘I think that was the worst Christmas telly I’ve ever seen, and I saw David Bowie on Bing Crosby’s Merrie Old Christmas.' When questioned further, he elaborated that he was looking for a programme that is ‘worthy of the name’ – an Agatha Christie piece with a proper scary ghost story that is funny and entertaining.
The reverend was not alone in his critique of the series, with many others taking to social media to share their thoughts. Viewers said the show was ‘rubbish’ and ‘not very good’, with others saying there was ‘something missing’. One person even went so far as to say ‘murder may actually be easier than sitting through this’.
However, many praised the lead star, David Jonsson, for his performance. They called his acting ‘excellent’ and ‘delightful’. Ahead of the series’ release, David said viewers could expect an ‘action packed’ adventure, full of wit and humour.
The second episode of Murder Is Easy will air tonight at 9pm on BBC One and is streaming on BBC iPlayer. So, if you're looking for a classic Agatha Christie mystery, you know where to find it!
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