Magpie Murders

Funerals & Betrayal Are the Focus in 'Magpie Murders' Episode 4

In episode 4 of Magpie Murders, two despised men are laid to rest while editor Susan Ryeland unearths some shocking personal betrayals.

By Carmen Croghan for PBS on 11/6/2022

Picture shows: Tim McMullen as Atticus Pund and Matthew Beard as James Fraser in the cemetery in PBS' 'Magpie Murders'

British Actors You Should Know: Daniel Mays

In this installment of British Actors You Should Know we profile Daniel Mays from his early days in Mike Leigh masterpieces to his numerous, yet nuanced, roles as police officers

By Carmen Croghan for Actors and Actresses on 11/5/2022

Picture shows: Daniel Mays as DI Chubb in Magpie Murders

The Plot Thickens with Burglaries & Plagiarism in 'Magpie Murders'

In the third episode of Magpie Murders, Susan's personal life begins to unravel as motives for the murders grow to include infidelity to plagiarism.

By Carmen Croghan for PBS on 10/30/2022

Picture shows: Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland and Michael Maloney as Charles Clover at business meeting in PBS' 'Magpie Murders'

British Shows to Stream on PBS Passport In November 2022

Which British shows and movies are coming to the U.S. on PBS Passport in November 2022? Let's run down the list of titles arriving this month.

By Ani Bundel for PBS Passport on 10/26/2022

Picture shows: Sir Terry Wogan and Caroline Quentin in Antiques Road Trip Season 1

142: Magpie Murders

Published on: 10/25/2022

The ladies discuss the first two episodes of Magpie Murders, a refreshingly offbeat new series about a book editor, a dead author's unfinished manuscript, and the mystery that ties the stories on the page and in real life together.

Fictional Detective & Editor Cross Paths in Episode 2 of 'Magpie Murders'

In the second episode of Magpie Murders, Susan's search for Alan Conway's missing chapter mirrors the investigation into the Pye Hall deaths by Atticus Pund.

By Carmen Croghan for PBS on 10/23/2022

Picture shows: Lesley Manville as Susan Ryeland in PBS; 'Magpie Murders'