The Sister Boniface Mysteries Series 2 [DVD]

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Mud, blood, stains, hairs and fibres. If there is evidence to be found Boniface will find it. Poisons, trace evidence, blood stains, etymology. She’s more up to speed on the latest forensic techniques than the Police. The show stars Lorna Watson (Watson & Oliver), Max Brown (Downton Abbey), Jerry Iwu (Halal Daddy), Miranda Raison (MI-5) and Ami Metcalf (Allied). You were at an all-girls school with your future comedy partner Ingrid. Were there any similarities to life in a convent? The entire cast and crew have been a joy to work with and I think that shines through in this big hearted and hugely original show.”

Lorna Watson plays sleuthing nun Sister Boniface who first showed up in season 1 of Father Brown on BBC1 in an episode called Bride of Christ. Lorna has also starred in Watson and Oliver and Shakespeare and Hathaway. We are so excited to see our brilliant vespa-riding nun return for more crime solving. The series has been one of our highest rating shows for 2023, so it's fantastic to be giving our audience the gift of a brand new, feature-length episode this Christmas.Christopher Nolan has taken a tongue-in-cheek prod at streaming services, as he readies Oppenheimer for Blu-ray.

Max Brown plays Detective Inspector Sam Gillespie. Max previously played Richard Ellis in the 2019 Downton Abbey movie and starred as King Robert in The Royals (2015-2018) and Dr Evan Marks in the TV series B eauty and the Beast (2012-2016). Great Slaughter plays host to the summer roadshow of kids’ TV show ‘Jolly Roger’, much to the annoyance of editor Dinah Morgan (Abigail Thaw). Taking her frustrations out on the cast and crew, Dinah insists on a newer, thrill-seeking version of Jolly Roger to spice things up in sleepy Great Slaughter. Timbers are soon shivered however when Dinah is discovered smothered onset during a live show. Sister Boniface (Lorna Watson) is called in to investigate who could have committed the deed - action man Jono Hardy (Alan Emrys), cheeky chappie Danny Lemon (Mikey Collins), acrobatic Sandy Shanks (Alice Marshall) or ousted producer Fliss Forsyth (Rhiannon Clements). Sister Boniface must parley with a parrot and probe a puppet to get to the bottom of the mystery before sabotage derails Jolly Roger’s most ambitious stunt yet.

Sister Boniface's parents, who are atheists that were aghast when their daughter took religious vows, come to Great Slaughter. Her mother, Vivienne, is concerned her husband, Malise, is obsessed that a Russian spy is one of the competitors at the British Open Chess Championships. Sister Boniface, much to her mother's annoyance, agrees her father's suspicions need investigating. Sam is not convinced but agrees Felix and Peggy can help Sister Boniface who enters the competition. When a competitor is murdered Max investigates and an encoded diary is found which contains information about a mind enhancing drug and a clandestine meeting. Sister Boniface after winning her rounds reaches the final and comes up against an opponent who has risen up the ranks of chess masters in the last year. Sister Boniface Mysteries begins in the UK at 9pm on Friday 11th March on free-to-air channel Drama, and on-demand service UKTV Play. Britain is in the grips of the ‘Big Freeze’ – the worst winter on record. Sister Boniface and her fellow travellers are stranded in a train after a frozen coupling snaps, leaving the last carriages stranded in snow. When The Star of the Orient, a precious jewel, is stolen from its safe and a passenger is discovered murdered, Sister Boniface must use her exceptional detection skills to decide who among the suspects is responsible. But with little signs of rescue and a failing generator, passengers must also contend with a more pressing issue – freezing to death. Jerry Iwu says: "It’s charming and endearing. I like shows like this that create a sense of community, because I come from a community like that in Ireland."

We are absolutely thrilled to see Sister Boniface return for a second series," producer Will Trotter said when news of the series' renewal was announced. "Jude Tindall and the team of writers have created unforgettable characters full of wit and mischief. Lorna's performance is as forensic as her character — the sharp intelligence, charm, and warmth she brings to the role is an irresistible combination. The entire cast and crew have been a joy to work with, and I think that shines through in this big-hearted and hugely original show."Jerry Iwu, who played Oba in Netflix comedy Sex Education, is Detective Sergeant Felix Livingstone. RELATED: Interview with Sister Boniface Star Lorna Wilson and Producer Will Trotter What's Happening in Season 2 of Sister Boniface Mysteries? Sister Boniface Series 2 Ep 1 – Sister Boniface / LORNA WATSON We’re not yet sure if Father Brown himself, actor Mark Williams, will make a guest appearance again. In season 2, Sister Boniface is expected to participate in investigations involving a chess tournament and a pirate radio station, among other unique scenarios. She'll also have to defend her reputation in court when the conviction of her greatest adversary, “The Pear Tree Poisoner”, is called into question. There’s no official confirmation yet, however, on whether there’ll be a tenth season of Father Brown.

Lorna brings Sister Boniface to life in such a charismatic way, we know her delightful performance will be enjoyed by all.” Created by Father Brown writer Jude Tindall, the show has been a hit with audiences since its debut. Miranda Raison ( MI-5) plays Ruth Penny, a hard-nosed investigative journalist and editor of the Albion Bugle and Ami Metcalf ( Upstairs Downstairs) will play the role of Peggy Button, the young, unshakeable police constable. Sister Boniface Mysteries season 2 episode guide The popular character, brought to life by Lorna Watson, first appeared on screens in the Father Brown episode ‘The Bride of Christ’. Based on the classic stories by GK Chesterton, Father Brown returned for a tenth season earlier this year.

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Lorna Watson’s performance is as forensic as her character – the sharp intelligence, charm and warmth she brings to the role is an irresistible combination. There will be a total of 10 hour-long episodes in the new season. Of the re-commissioning, executive producer Will Trotter said: The Sister Boniface boss has confirmed the return of Max Brown as DI Sam Gillespie, alongside Jerry Iwu as DS Felix Livingstone, and Ami Metcalf as WPC Peggy Button.