The series is based on the 1934 Agatha Christie novel of the same name and follows Bobby Jones and his childhood friend, Lady Frances “Frankie” Derwent as they try to unravel the last words uttered by a dying man 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans'? Alistair Petrie plays Bobby's father, Rev. Richard Jones, the hard-working vicar of the small town of Marchbolt.
Will Poulter and Lucy Boynton star in the lead roles as Bobby and Frankie. There will also be cameos by Emma Thompson and Jim Broadbent playing Frankie's parents, Lord and Lady Marcham.
The three-part series is directed by Hugh Laurie, who also appears in show. Britbox UK have announced that the series will premiere in the Spring.
Britbox have released a short trailer for the series, available here.
British actor Alistair Petrie has appeared in many notable TV shows including The Night Manager and Sex Education. He has a neutral/RP accent and his American accent is of a native standard. The rest of his accent range is huge and includes Birmingham, Northern (various), Scottish, Australian and South African. He is available for voiceovers from Anthea Represents. Click his image for his profile page and voiceover showreel.
