BBC to air The Tourist star’s Australian mystery drama

As a fan who has spent countless hours immersed in the captivating world of mystery dramas, I am absolutely thrilled about the upcoming BBC airing of “The Last Anniversary”. With a star-studded cast led by the talented Danielle Macdonald and Teresa Palmer, this show promises to be a rollercoaster ride filled with secrets, romance, and comedy.


The BBC is set to air Australian mystery drama The Last Anniversary in the UK.

The series, based on Liane Moriarty’s novel, has Nicole Kidman as one of its executive producers, and it stars Danielle Macdonald from “The Tourist” and Teresa Palmer from “A Discovery of Witches”. It follows a woman who unexpectedly inherits a house on an island harboring numerous mysteries.

The BBC has officially announced that they will be broadcasting a forthcoming series, set to premiere on their local streaming platform, Binge.

BBC to air The Tourist star's Australian mystery drama

Sue Deeks, the head of BBC programme acquisition, expressed that “The Last Anniversary” is an engaging drama brimming with lively characters, humor and romance, while also holding a captivating mystery at its core. She is confident that BBC viewers will savor their trip to picturesque Scribbly Gum Island, enjoying every moment of it.

The novel “The Last Anniversary” unfolds in the enigmatic setting of Scribbly Gum Island, a location steeped in mystery, particularly due to an unsolved disappearance of a couple several decades ago, which has sparked interest among true crime enthusiasts.

In terms of secrets, the three generations of women living at Scribbly Gum harbor significantly more than what’s typically assumed, as hinted by the narrative.

BBC to air The Tourist star's Australian mystery drama

When Sophie Honeywell (Palmer) obtains a house on an island through inheritance from her former boyfriend’s great-aunt Connie, it represents the new beginning she desires, even though she encounters an unpleasant welcome upon her arrival.

40 years old and unmarried, Sophie finds herself captivated by more than just the parting gift from Connie – a hint that she could at last meet the man who’s been her dream…

The show additionally features actors such as Miranda Richardson (known for Good Omens), Helen Thomson (from Colin From Accounts), Susan Prior (hailing from Animal Kingdom), Claude Scott-Mitchell (of The Dry fame), Charlie Garber (from Barons), Uli Latukefu (a star in Young Rock) and Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (best known for Puberty Blues).

In the television series titled “Nine Perfect Strangers,” it’s Samantha Strauss who takes on the role of the primary scriptwriter, while John Polson, known for his work in “Law & Order: Organized Crime,” steps into the director’s chair.

The Last Anniversary will air on the BBC in the UK, with a release date yet to be confirmed.

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2024-10-10 15:49

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