Best Wallander Podcasts (2026)

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Jane Austen 250th Anniversary | MASTERPIECE Studio 33:56

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9d ago33:56

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December 16, 2025 marks a special day in the world of arts and culture; the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen. Here at MASTERPIECE, we are admirers of Jane Austen. Through interviews with historian and television presenter Lucy Worsley, Miss Austen novelist Gill Hornby, screenwriter Andrew Davies, and MASTERPIECE’s Senior Series Produce…

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The Gold Season 1, Postscript | MASTERPIECE Studio 14:02

1M ago14:02

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Season 1 of The Gold. In preparation for Season 2 of The Gold, coming to MASTERPIECE in 2026, we wanted to wrap up Season 1 with this special postscript episode. You’ll hear first from The Gold writer and executive producer Neil Forsyth about a few final details of the real-life story, followed by actor H…

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Benjamin Wainwright, Maigret Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:11

2M ago32:11

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Maigret. Actor Benjamin Wainwright is no stranger to MASTERPIECE audiences, having appeared in Endeavour, World on Fire, and Unforgotten. Today, he joins the podcast to talk about his latest MASTERPIECE role as the lead actor in a new production of Maigret. In this conversation, we discuss stepping into t…

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Hugh Bonneville, The Gold Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:21

2M ago29:21

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Season 1, Episode 5 of The Gold. Actor Hugh Bonneville is a familiar face here at MASTERPIECE, having appeared in Downton Abbey, Miss Austen Regrets, The Cazalets, and more. Today, Hugh joins us to talk about The Gold and playing the ethical, determined, and legendary DCI Brian Boyce. Hugh shares what he …

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Stefanie Martini, Maigret | MASTERPIECE Studio 22:00

2M ago22:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Maigret. Actor Stefanie Martini’s Louise Maigret may just be the most patient woman in Paris, forever adjusting to her husband Jules Maigret’s demanding work schedule. But she’s a professional in her own right, working as a psychiatric nurse helping those in need. In this conversation, Stefan…

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Stefanie Martini, The Gold Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 23:54

2M ago23:54

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of The Gold S1. For actor Stefanie Martini, getting into character to play Marnie Palmer involved doing away with her drama school style of speaking, and pulling out her native Bristolian accent. Today, Stefanie talks about portraying the real life Marnie Palmer, and what it was like to be stuck…

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Patrick Harbinson, Maigret | MASTERPIECE Studio 30:28

2M ago30:28

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 2 of Maigret When adapting Georges Simenon’s Maigret for the screen, lead writer, director, and executive producer Patrick Harbinson wanted to bring the classic character into the modern day. In this conversation, Patrick talks about the decisions he made to showcase Maigret as a younger detective…

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Elements of the Heist, The Gold, Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 20:14

3M ago20:14

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The Gold writer and creator Neil Forsyth returns to the podcast in this special episode for an in-depth discussion on details of the larger-than-life heist. He explains the massive social transformation in 1980s Britain, why three tons of gold was at the Brink’s-Mat warehouse, the rumors of police corruption, and more. After this conversation, we g…

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Neil Forsyth, The Gold Episode 1 Season 1| MASTERPIECE Studio 27:00

3M ago27:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Gold. Writer and executive producer Neil Forsyth had his work cut out for him when adapting the larger-than-life true story of the Brink’s-Mat robbery. Too big for a single film adaptation, Neil decided this vast web of characters, plot, and conspiracy would be best told as a drama series…

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Jo Martin, The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:55

3M ago29:55

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Season 2 of The Marlow Murder Club. For actor Jo Martin, returning to Marlow for a second season of The Marlow Murder Club felt like returning to a new family. And for her character, dog walker turned sleuth Suzie Harris, a new family is being forged with her friends Judith and Becks. In this conversation…

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Robert Thorogood Episode 2, The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 | MASTERPIECE Studio 22:05

4M ago22:05

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of The Marlow Murder Club Season 2. Author Robert Thorogood returns to the podcast to discuss writing the first two episodes of The Marlow Murder Club Season Two, based on his novel, Death Comes to Marlow. Robert shares his thoughts on locked room mysteries, the importance of humor, and what’s…

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Robert Thorogood Episode 1, The Marlow Murder Club Season 2 | MASTERPIECE Studio 23:24

4M ago23:24

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode One of The Marlow Murder Club Season 2. Author Robert Thorogood fell in love with murder mysteries at a young age when he stumbled across an Agatha Christie novel at his great aunt’s house. Since then, he’s been determined to write his own golden age style murder mysteries. In this conversation, w…

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Daisy Coulam & Rishi Nair Episode 8, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 36:05

5M ago36:05

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Eight of Grantchester Season 10. Head writer and executive producer Daisy Coulam and actor Rishi Nair join us once again to wrap up this beautiful season of Grantchester. Daisy and Rishi reflect on the heartfelt themes of belonging, family, and parent-child dynamics.…

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Bradley Hall, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 35:47

5M ago35:47

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Grantchester Season 10. Actor Bradley Hall joined the Grantchester cast in Season Four, originally for just two episodes, as the young copper Larry Peters. Seven seasons later, Larry has emerged as a fan favorite and Grantchester staple. Today, Bradley makes his MASTERPIECE Studio debut and…

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Encore: Family — And FDR — Drew Kyle MacLachlan To MASTERPIECE 35:20

5M ago35:20

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. The chance to play legendary American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was one big reason for Kyle MacLachlan to sign on to Atlantic Crossing. But it was the story of the young Norwegian Royal Family at the heart of the miniseries that made him commit to the role. MacLachlan explores Roose…

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Rishi Nair, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:26

6M ago28:26

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of Grantchester Season 10. For actor Rishi Nair, just like his character Alphy Kottaram, returning to Grantchester for another season feels like coming home. In this episode, Rishi explores questions of identity, friendship, and found family for Alphy, as he revisits a formative part of his p…

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Daisy Coulam, Grantchester Season 10 | MASTERPIECE Studio 24:44

6M ago24:44

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of Grantchester Season 10. Head writer and executive producer Daisy Coulam joins the podcast this week to discuss relationship dynamics, balancing murder with morality, and how she continues to keep Grantchester fresh and captivating after 10 heartwarming seasons.…

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Encore: Sofia Helin Shines As Crown Princess Martha Of Norway 29:11

6M ago29:11

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Norwegian Crown Princess Martha was born in Sweden, but Swedish actor Sofia Helin didn’t know her story until she signed on to play the quiet Royal in Atlantic Crossing. But after coming on board the miniseries, Helin helped shape the story of the little-known Princess, bringing a surprising …

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Encore: Screenwriter Alexander Eik Brings Forgotten WWII History To Life 33:46

6M ago33:46

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. For American viewers, the story of Norway’s Crown Princess Märtha is likely mostly unknown. But the Crown Princess’ World War II influence was a surprise even for Atlantic Crossing co-writer and director Alexander Eik, who spent almost seven years researching his miniseries. Eik explains how …

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Gill Hornby, Miss Austen | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:44

7M ago32:44

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Miss Austen. Writer Gill Hornby has been a fan of Jane Austen’s work since she first read Mansfield Park as a teenager. But it wasn’t until Gill moved to the village of Kintbury that she became surrounded by and interested in Jane’s life. In her novel, Miss Austen, Gill explores the deep bond between Jane…

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Encore: Gwyneth Hughes, Mr Bates vs The Post Office | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:53

8M ago32:53

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. For writer Gwyneth Hughes, Mr Bates vs The Post Office is the perfect culmination of her years of experience as a journalist, documentarian, and dramatist. This week, Gwyneth joins us to discuss how she adapted this true story for the screen, and the real-life impact of this drama series as t…

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Peter Kosminsky, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 33:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Director Peter Kosminsky worked closely with late author Hilary Mantel to bring the story of Thomas Cromwell’s rise and fall to the screen. Today, he shares his experience working with Hilary, filming on the same Hampton Court Palace flagstones where King Henry VIII on…

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Mark Rylance, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 45:18

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Six of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Sir Mark Rylance earned multiple awards for his nuanced portrayal of Thomas Cromwell in Wolf Hall. He returns to the role in the sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and explores a more vulnerable side to Henry’s infamous fixer. Today, Mark…

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Peter Straughan, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 37:04

8M ago37:04

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Screenwriter, and newly minted Oscar winner, Peter Straughan is fascinated by stories of loyalty and betrayal. In Episode Five of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Cromwell’s loyalty is under question. Today, Peter joins the podcast to discuss adapti…

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Damian Lewis, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:41

9M ago28:41

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Four of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Damian Lewis is well-known to MASTERPIECE viewers for his iconic roles in The Forsyte Saga and Wolf Hall. He joins the podcast to discuss the sequel, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and reflects on playing one of the most notorious kings in E…

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Lilit Lesser, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 34:19

9M ago34:19

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Three of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Actor Lilit Lesser is a familiar face to MASTERPIECE audiences, appearing in both Wolf Hall and Endeavour. Lilit joins us today to discuss playing Lady Mary in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, and examine how the character balances faith with forti…

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Kirsten Claiden-Yardley, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | MASTERPIECE Studio 20:02

9M ago20:02

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode Two of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. Historian and production researcher Kirsten Claiden-Yardley returns to the podcast to discuss the world of King Henry VIII and his court and distinguish fact from fiction in the first two episodes of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light.…

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Lucy Worsley | MASTERPIECE Studio 35:43

9M ago35:43

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Historian and television presenter Lucy Worsley brings us back to the 16th century to discuss the history of Tudor England. We talk about Thomas Cromwell, King Henry VIII’s reign, and how his eldest child, Mary Tudor, earned the nickname Bloody Mary.By MASTERPIECE

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Encore: Wolf Hall, a Recap of Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 41:38

10M ago41:38

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. We’re pleased to bring you this special recap episode of Wolf Hall, the award-winning 2015 adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. This episode outlines major plot points, historical details, and character …

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Anna Madeley, All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 33:45

10M ago33:45

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for All Creatures Great and Small Season 5. Actor Anna Madeley’s endearing Audrey Hall takes pride in what she does, from keeping Skeldale House running smoothly, to volunteering as a blackout warden for Darrowby, helping to keep the town safe during the war. Anna discusses how her character managed to balanc…

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Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 5 Bonus | MASTERPIECE Studio 16:22

11M ago16:22

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Miss Scarlet creator Rachael New never shies away from a challenge. By Season 3 she was not only writing the show, but also made her directorial debut. This season Rachael challenged herself by stepping in front of the camera playing the stern headmistress Mary Agnes. R…

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Tom Durant-Pritchard, Miss Scarlet Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 30:27

11M ago30:27

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Actor Tom Durant-Pritchard joins the cast of Miss Scarlet this season as the hardworking and honest Inspector Alexander Blake. In this conversation, Tom takes us into the mind of Blake, and shares what might be behind his chilly exterior and how he grows to respect the …

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Felix Scott, Miss Scarlet Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:11

11M ago28:11

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. Actor Felix Scott’s character, Patrick Nash, once ran London’s most successful private detective agency, but this season of Miss Scarlet he finds himself behind prison bars. In this episode, we talk with Felix about his character’s rise and fall, and how he has unexpect…

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Jeremy Swift, All Creatures Great and Small Season 5 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:12

11M ago29:12

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 3 of All Creatures Great and Small Season 5. Actor Jeremy Swift is no stranger to MASTERPIECE productions, appearing in both Downton Abbey and The Durrells in Corfu. Today, he joins us to discuss playing his most recent MASTERPIECE character, the regimented and sentimental air raid warden Mr. Bosw…

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Rachael New, Miss Scarlet Season 5 Episode 1| MASTERPIECE Studio 31:03

12M ago31:03

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of Miss Scarlet Season 5. For Miss Scarlet writer and creator Rachael New, Season 5 is one of change and vulnerability, but also exciting possibilities. In this conversation, we talk with Rachael about new beginnings for Eliza, her friends and colleagues, and Scotland Yard.…

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MASTERPIECE Studio’s 10-Year Anniversary | MASTERPIECE Studio 28:09

12M ago28:09

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MASTERPIECE Executive Producer Susanne Simpson joins us as we celebrate MASTERPIECE Studio’s 10-year anniversary. We talk about everything from the inception of the podcast, up to the present day, and peek into the future as we discuss some of the exciting MASTERPIECE titles in 2025 and beyond.By MASTERPIECE

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Wolf Hall, a Recap of Season 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 41:42

1y ago41:42

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. We’re pleased to bring you this special recap episode of Wolf Hall, the award-winning 2015 adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies. This episode outlines major plot points, historical details, and character arcs, so if you’re not caught up on Wolf Hall yet, all si…

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Kirsten Claiden-Yardley, Wolf Hall | MASTERPIECE Studio 34:57

1y ago34:57

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Wolf Hall. Production researcher Kirsten Claiden-Yardley is an Oxford educated historian, researcher, and author with a particular interest in 15th and 16th century British history. Today, Kirsten takes us behind the tapestry to discuss working on MASTERPIECE’s 2015 production Wolf Hall, and provides the …

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Samantha Bond, The Marlow Murder Club Episode 4 | MASTERPIECE Studio 16:13

1y ago16:13

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for The Marlow Murder Club. Actor Samantha Bond joins the podcast once again to talk about the surprising ending of The Marlow Murder Club, and reflect on Judith Potts’ character arc from independent retired archaeologist to amateur detective alongside her new friends.…

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Samantha Bond, The Marlow Murder Club Episode 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 24:38

1y ago24:38

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Marlow Murder Club. Actor Samantha Bond plays the inquisitive Judith Potts, who isn’t your average sleuth. When she isn’t writing her latest crossword or enjoying a travel sweet, retired archaeologist Judith can be found wild swimming in the Thames. Today, we talk with Samantha about play…

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BONUS, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 13:52

1y ago13:52

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders. Actor Pippa Bennett-Warner returns to the podcast in this special bonus episode to discuss that shocking reveal in the finale of Moonflower Murders.By MASTERPIECE

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Anthony Horowitz, Moonflower Murders Episode 6 | MASTERPIECE Studio 22:00

1y ago22:00

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders. Writer and creator Anthony Horowitz sits down with us again to wrap up his magnificently classic yet modern meta-mystery series, Moonflower Murders.By MASTERPIECE

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Mark Gatiss, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:38

1y ago29:38

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 5. Actor Mark Gatiss is a familiar face in the MASTERPIECE world. From Sherlock to Wolf Hall to Nolly, he always brings a unique charm to his characters and scripts. Today, we talk with Mark about playing timid film producer Oscar Berlin and prickly Frank Parris in Anthony Horow…

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Pippa Bennett-Warner, Moonflower Murders | MASTERPIECE Studio 26:35

1y ago26:35

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 4. For actor Pippa Bennett-Warner, Madeline Cain is the perfect cozy murder mystery character. She’s delightful, respectful, and impeccably dressed. As detective Atticus Pünd’s efficient assistant, Madeline keeps things organized and anticipates her boss’s needs, but beneath thi…

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Anthony Horowitz, Moonflower Murders Episode 1 | MASTERPIECE Studio 29:17

1+ y ago29:17

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Moonflower Murders Episode 1. Having composed over 60 novels and countless screenplays, Anthony Horowitz is among today’s most prolific writers. We talk with Anthony about the sequel to MASTERPIECE’s Magpie Murders, his novel Moonflower Murders, and how he adapted this story for the screen. Anthony shares…

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Encore: Both Atticus Pünd And Tim McMullan Are In On The Same Big Secret 32:08

1+ y ago32:08

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Actor Tim McMullan had worked with author and screenwriter Anthony Horrowitz before, but never on a title as wild as the adaptation of his own Magpie Murders. As Atticus Pünd — a fictional detective who solves murders both real and imaginary — McMullan has great fun gently ribbing the classic…

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Encore: Lesley Manville Lights Up The Screen As Susan Ryeland 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Lesley Manville is in high demand lately for her excellent work on screen, so it seems only fitting that she come to the MASTERPIECE screen in the role of brilliant editor Susan Ryeland in the twisty mystery of Magpie Murders. Manville explores what drew her to the role, and where she stands …

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Encore: Anthony Horowitz Takes A Meta Approach To Mystery Fiction In His 'Magpie Murders' 35:03

1+ y ago35:03

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This is an encore release of an earlier podcast episode. Anthony Horowitz has written dozens of books and scores of television dramas in his lengthy career, but the task of transforming his meta mystery novel, Magpie Murders — a crime novel about writing and publishing crime novels — was especially tricky. Fortunately for MASTERPIECE viewers, the r…

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Rishi Nair & Daisy Coulam Episode 8, Grantchester Season 9 | MASTERPIECE Studio 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Grantchester Season 9. Reverend Alphy Kottaram could be described as a “glass half full” kind of guy. And this season, that optimistic outlook has been repeatedly put to the test. Today, we’re joined once again by lead actor Rishi Nair, and Grantchester writer and creator Daisy Coulam to look back on this…

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Al Weaver, Grantchester Season 9 | MASTERPIECE Studio 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Grantchester Season 9. Actor Al Weaver has played fan-favorite Leonard Finch since the first season of Grantchester. After successfully stepping behind the camera as the director of an episode last season, he’s back in the director’s seat for Episodes 4 and 5 of Season 9. Today, we’re joined by Al to disc…