Move Over 'Midsomer,' 'Agatha Raisin' Is Solving Murders In The Cotswolds

And like Murder She Wrote, murder and mayhem seem to follow Agatha Raisin, and the village will never be the same. In the eight part series, Agatha Raisin believes she left London for some peace and quiet, but she comes to find that she enjoys getting involved in some of the darker aspects of village life. Though the village police are nice enough, Agatha Raisin puts her managerial skills to work by conducting her own investigations, and pointing the authorities in the right direction. Agatha has it all under control in the Cotswolds, or so she thinks!

"We're thrilled to offer such an exciting, diverse mix of high-quality programming to Acorn TV's subscribers this summer with a new exclusive premiere every week. After a record start to the year, we're continuing to rapidly increase our original programming slate. With a mix of whimsy, humor, and intriguing mysteries, Agatha Raisin is sure to delight our subscribers."

"After Extras, I haven't laughed so much on a job until this one. That makes it sound like it's a little unprofessional, but there's just such an atmosphere of camaraderie and that went through the whole crew."

"When you put the clothes on and put the shoes on all of a sudden, you stand differently and your shoulders come back. My hair is more angular and the lips look terrifying. The character has a strong visual identity. A lot of television detectives have a look or something you can immediately identify them by. Her whole image is part and parcel of that."

Agatha Raisin is surrounded by her core group of friends and former employees who help her solve the murders. This includes her neighbor and her housekeeper. An added bonus with Agatha Raisin is the beautiful backdrop of the Cotswolds.

Will you be watching Agatha Raisin, starting August 1, on Acorn TV?

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