On January 12, it will be 50 years since Agatha Christie’s passing in 1976, and her brilliant stories continue to inspire new adaptations and reimaginings.

As the world’s bestselling novelist and the most translated author in history, Agatha Christie is the gold standard in murder mysteries. BritBox audiences seek distinctly British storytelling offering intrigue and escape – no one delivers that better than Agatha Christie.

BritBox has built the ultimate destination for Agatha Christie fans. We’re proud to host the largest collection of Agatha Christie titles available on any streaming platform in North America, and to continue celebrating her legacy with new Agatha Christie BritBox Originals coming soon, including Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence.

BritBox is the lead commissioner on Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence produced by Lookout Point (Pride and Prejudice, Happy Valley), part of BBC Studios, in association with Agatha Christie Limited. The series filmed in London and will premiere on BritBox later this year.

Agatha Christie Viewership Engagement Stats on BritBox Agatha Christie’s BritBox Originals are consistently among BritBox’s most-watched titles. More than a third of BritBox viewers watched Agatha Christie BritBox Originals during their premiere week. Three Agatha Christie Original adaptations are in the Top 5 for highest viewers and viewership during premiere week on the service. In 2025, Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero ranked as BritBox’s #1 original series launch, with the largest first week absolute viewership and engagement. The 2022 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?, starring Lucy Boynton and Will Poulter, ranked #4 in unique viewers and engagement in its premiere week. Agatha Christie’s Murder Is Easy, starring BAFTA winner David Jonsson, ranked  #1 in unique viewers and engagement in its premiere week and #2 in views.

To commemorate Agatha Christie’s legacy, BritBox will elevate the Agatha Christie Collection Page on platform on January 12, refreshed with new artwork daily to showcase classic series and popular adaptations.

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Phoebe Eclair-Powell, Executive Producer and Writer, Tommy & Tuppence: “As a lifelong Agatha fan it was a dream come true to adapt her Partners in Crime and bring Tommy & Tuppence's spark into a contemporary world. Viewers can expect the high energy sleuthing, caper-ish DNA and romance of the originals, but they have been given such a new lease of life thanks to Antonia and Josh, whose chemistry and delight in the characters just makes it such a joy to watch. And then of course the cherry on top - Imelda Staunton lends such gravitas and wit to the character of Aunt Ada. I know she will become a firm fan favourite. It was an honour to have her at the helm of the show. I hope Agatha would approve!”

Robert Schildhouse, President of BritBox: “Our viewers have repeatedly demonstrated how meaningful Agatha Christie’s storytelling is to them, with her mysteries consistently ranking on BritBox's list of most-watched titles. We’re proud to keep her legacy alive with our premier collection of Agatha Christie titles and a longstanding commitment to presenting new Agatha Christie BritBox Originals on the service. We’re also thrilled to offer a first look at Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence, whose characters are brilliantly brought to life by Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton. We can’t wait for BritBox viewers to enjoy this contemporary take on the beloved duo’s adventures.”

James Prichard, CEO of Agatha Christie Limited: “We have been partnering with BritBox for some time, both on our new adaptations, and on our catalogue of previous shows. They are such a good home for my great grandmother’s works. The stories obviously work for their existing audience, but these fresh takes also attract a new audience. Tommy and Tuppence (having a contemporary setting) is a bit different to the shows we have made before. But at its heart is my great grandmother’s storytelling and characters, and I am sure the BritBox audience will love it.”

Agatha Christie’s Tommy & Tuppence is not the only new Agatha Christie series coming to the service. Last year, BritBox and the BBC also announced a television adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Endless Night, a three-part series produced by Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited, penned by BAFTA winner Sarah Phelps (The Sixth Commandment –also on BritBox), her sixth Agatha Christie adaptation.


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