Death Valley (British TV series) explained

Creator:Paul Doolan
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:6
Network:BBC TwoBBC One

Death Valley is an upcoming BBC crime mystery television series starring Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth and set in Wales. Set in Wales, the six-part murder mystery series follows the unlikely crime-solving partnership between eccentric national treasure John Chapel (Timothy Spall), a retired actor and star of hit fictional detective TV show 'Caesar', and disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth).The series is set to premiere next year on BBC Two, BBCOne Wales and BBC iPlayer.

Synopsis

Set in Wales, the six-part murder mystery series follows the unlikely crime-solving partnership between eccentric national treasure John Chapel (Timothy Spall), a retired actor and star of hit fictional detective TV show 'Caesar', and disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth).The series is set to premiere next year on BBC Two, BBCOne Wales and BBC iPlayer.

Regular Cast

Episodic Cast

Production

The six-part series is written and created by Paul Doolan. Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth were cast in the lead roles in May 2024.[1] Also part of the cast are Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley and Melanie Walters. Guest stars include Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Sian Gibson, Patricia Hodge and Jim Howick.[2]

Filming took place in June 2024 in Penarth and Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan.[3]

Broadcast

The series will be shown in 2025[4] on BBC Two, BBC One Wales and the BBC iPlayer.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BAFTA-Winning 'Sixth Commandment' Star Timothy Spall Leading BBC Comedy-Drama 'Death Valley'. Deadline Hollywood. 24 May 2024. Max. Goldbart. May 19, 2024.
  2. Web site: Death Valley - the new BBC comedy drama - reveals cast. 11 September 2024. 13 September 2024. Comedy.co.uk.
  3. Web site: BBC's Death Valley starring Timothy Spall films in Penarth. Penarth Times. 16 June 2024. 16 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Gavin & Stacey stars join Timothy Spall in BBC comedy drama Death Valley . radiotimes.com. 12 September 2024.
  5. Web site: Timothy Spall leads new BBC comedy murder mystery Death Valley . Radio Times. George. White. 20 May 2024. 16 June 2024.