LOF
Luke Obiako Fitzwilliam
A Nigerian attaché newly arrived in Britain who investigates Miss Pinkerton’s warning.
AGATHA CHRISTIE · COMPLETE BBC IPLAYER SERIES GUIDE · EPISODE 1 OF 2
MURDER IS EASY
Miss Pinkerton’s warning
The setup
England, 1954. Luke Fitzwilliam is travelling to begin a new job in Whitehall when a fellow passenger tells him that several apparent accidents in her village were murders.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
MLP
Miss Lavinia Pinkerton
A Wychwood resident who believes several apparent accidents are murders.
BC
Bridget Conway
Lord Whitfield’s capable secretary and fiancée, who becomes Luke’s ally inside the village.
HW
Honoria Waynflete
A respected local woman who helps Luke understand the village and its history.
LGW
Lord Gordon Whitfield
A wealthy newspaper owner remaking Wychwood and preparing to marry Bridget.
DT
Dr Thomas
The village doctor, present around several deaths and privately committed to eugenics.
RH
Reverend Humbleby
The local clergyman who challenges Whitfield’s plans and later becomes another victim.
MH
Major Horton
A widower whose wife’s earlier death belongs to the suspicious pattern.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Four scene-based stops for each full-length episode. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Multiple deaths, hit-and-run violence, racism, class prejudice, eugenics and grief.