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Agatha Raisin
Series title with an image of a pistol spouting flowers
Genre
Based onAgatha Raisin
by M. C. Beaton
Starring
Composers
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series4
No. of episodes20 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
ProducerMatthew Mulot (series 1)
Running time45–90 minutes
Production companies
Company Pictures (series 2-)
Original release
Network
Acorn TV (series 2–)
Release26 December 2014 –
present

Agatha Raisin is a British comedy-drama television series, based on M. C. Beaton's book series of the same name about a former PR agent who solves crime mysteries in the Cotswolds village of Carsely.

The programme was broadcast as a pilot titled Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death on 26 December 2014,[1] followed by an eight-part series that first aired on Sky One on 7 June 2016.[2] A second series was ordered by Acorn TV on 15 January 2018.[3] On 27 February 2019, the show was commissioned for a third series. Later, it was renewed for a fourth series, and then a fifth.[4]

On 22 August 2014, Sky announced that it had commissioned the adaptation for Sky One.[5] It was commissioned by Cameron Roach.[6] Sky One 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."[5]

Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death began filming in September 2014. The main filming location was Biddestone, Wiltshire.[5] 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."[5]

Series two was ordered by Acorn TV, with a change to three 90-minute films as opposed to 45-minute episodes.[7]

On 27 February 2019, the show was commissioned for series 3, which consists of four 90-minute episodes.[8] It premiered on 28 October 2019.[9] A fourth series started filming in March 2021.[10][11]

  • Ashley Jensen as Agatha Raisin.
  • Jamie Glover as James Lacey: Agatha's on-again, off-again love interest.
  • Jason Merrells as Sir Charles Fraith: aristocratic friend of Agatha's who has a flirtation with her.
  • Mathew Horne as Roy Silver: former colleague of Agatha's from her Public Relations firm.
  • Lucy Liemann as Sarah Bloxby: wife of Reverend Jez Bloxby in series 1-3. As of series 4, she and Jez have broken up, and she is a parish curate.
  • Jason Barnett as the dimwitted DCI Denzel Wilkes; this character is a re-imagining of DCI Wilkes from the books, who has a contentious relationship with Agatha.
  • Matt McCooey as DC Bill Wong: the local police detective who is attracted to Gemma in series 1-2. From series 3 onwards, he is attracted to Toni and becomes her fiancé at the end of series 4.
  • Jodie Tyack as Toni Gilmour: hired detective at Agatha's Detective Agency with an eidetic memory. She is Gemma's cousin. (series 3-)
  • Katy Wix as Gemma Simpson: Agatha's cleaning lady; this character re-imagines Doris Simpson from the books. (series 1-2)
  • Marcia Warren as Mrs. Boggle, an older resident who often assists Agatha in solving crimes.
  • Caroline Langrishe as Sheila Barr, sister of James Lacey (series 1, series 3-)
  • Taz Skylar as Harry Beam: hired detective at Agatha's Detective Agency. (series 4-)
  • Rhashan Stone as Jez Bloxby (played by Kobna Holdbrook-Smith in the pilot), husband of Sarah in series 1-3. As of series 4, he and Sarah have broken up. This character re-imagines Alf Bloxby from the books. (series 1)
  • June Watson as Mrs. Josephs (First name Judith). (series 1)
  • Tim Stern as Gene Harvey. (series 1)
  • Richard Durden as Mr. Boggle. (series 1)
  • Maddie Monti as Kyra Simpson. (series 1)
  • Daisy Beaumont as Mary Fortune. (series 1)
Ashley Jensen and Marion Chesney (M.C. Beaton) at Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival 2018

Sky Max broadcast an hour-long documentary on the creation of the series on 7 May 2023.[16]

Reviewing the first series, The Independent was critical of the writing, but praised Jensen.[17] On the other hand, The New York Times called the series 'Delightful'.[18] The Guardian described the second series as "Campy, kitsch, silly and very fun".[19] TV Scoop said about the show 'It’s a sexy show with loads of plot twists. You follow Agatha’s journey figuring out whodunnit in a comical way[20]'.

Region 1: Acorn Media- Agatha Raisin, Series 1 DVD was released on 25 October 2016. Agatha Raisin, Series 2 DVD and Blu-ray were released on 7 May 2019. Agatha Raisin, Series 3 DVD was released on 26 May 2020.

Region 2: In the UK, Acorn released Series 1 on DVD on 1 August 2016. Series 2 DVD was released on 29 July 2019.

Region 4: The first four seasons have been released in Australia.

Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
Season 1 25 October 2016 1 August 2016 2 November 2016[21]
Season 2 7 May 2019 29 July 2019 20 March 2019[22]
Seasons 1 & 2 N/A N/A 6 November 2019[23]
Season 3 26 May 2020 6 July 2020 1 April 2020[24]
Seasons 1-3 N/A 6 July 2020 2 December 2020[25]
Season 4 31 May 2022 6 June 2022 3 August 2022[26]
Seasons 1-4 N/A 6 June 2022 N/A
  1. ^ Munn, Patrick (22 August 2014). "Sky1 Orders One-Off Drama 'Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death', Ashley Jensen To Star". TV Wise. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. ^ Eames, Tom (9 July 2015). "Ashley Jensen to return for full Agatha Raisin series on Sky1". Digital Spy. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (15 January 2018). "'Agatha Raisin' Series 2 Ordered By Acorn TV – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. ^ ""Agatha Raisin": Vierte Staffel vor Deutschlandpremiere". 27 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b c d "Sky order crime comedy drama starring Ashley Jensen". British Comedy Guide. 22 August 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  6. ^ "Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death - Production Details". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
  7. ^ Berk, Dr. Nancy (16 November 2018). "Ashley Jensen Talks Agatha Raisin, Series 2 and Working With Ricky Gervais Again". Parade. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  8. ^ "Agatha Raisin Renewed by AcornTV for Season 3". 27 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
  9. ^ "'Agatha Raisin' Season 3: When Does It Start And What Do We Know?". Tv Shows Ace. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  10. ^ "Agatha Raisin to return for Series 4". British Comedy Guide. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  11. ^ "Acorn TV on Instagram: "📣Production News 📣 Our favorite private investigator and fashion icon, Agatha Raisin, is coming back for Season 4! 💄🔍 Filming of the new episodes begins in March--stay tuned for more news from Cotswolds. . . . #agatharaisin #ashleyjensen #mattmccooey #mathewhorne #privatedetective #murdermystery #brittv #cozymystery #cotswolds #newseason #comingsoon #fashionicon #productionnews #acorntv"".
  12. ^ Knight, Dominic (26 November 2014). "Christmas is all about the quiche on Sky 1". ATV Today. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  13. ^ No data for this period
  14. ^ D'Arminio, Aubry (18 November 2018). "Another Small Town Murder on Acorn TV's 'Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham'". TV Insider. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  15. ^ a b "My Conversation With Ashley Jensen About The Acorn TV Original Agatha Raisin Series Two Movie Debuting Monday". WIXC. 17 November 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  16. ^ "Agathaland".
  17. ^ O'Grady, Sean (26 July 2016). "TV review: Agatha Raisin (Sky1); Bottersnikes & Gumbles (CBBC)". The Independent. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  18. ^ Genzlinger, Neil (7 August 2016). "Review: For 'Agatha Raisin,' Playing Detective in an English Village". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  19. ^ Davies, Hannah J. (12 July 2019). "Tonight's TV: camp and very silly goings-on in the Cotswolds". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Agatha Raisin". TV Scoop. Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  21. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Season 1". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  22. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Season 2". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  23. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Complete Series 1 & 2". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  24. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Series 3". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  25. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Series 1-3". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  26. ^ "Agatha Raisin - Series 4". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 2 October 2022.