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Timothy Spall’s new hit murder mystery just broke a 5-year record for the BBC after rave reactions

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As a dedicated gaming enthusiast, I can tell you that Timothy Spall’s latest murder-mystery series, “Death Valley,” has been a smashing hit on the BBC, keeping me glued to my screen and leaving me eagerly anticipating each new episode.

On Sunday, 25th May, the highly anticipated six-episode series premiered its inaugural episode on BBC One. This premiere attracted a viewership of 2.9 million people, marking the largest overnight audience for a fresh BBC scripted comedy in a span of five years.

The first episode also ranked number one in its slot among terrestrial channels.

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In Death Valley, the character played by Spall is John Chapel, a former acting star famous for his role in a popular fictitious detective show. He partners up with DS Janie Mallowan, portrayed by Gwyneth Keyworth, to solve an intriguing murder case.

The synopsis for the show introduces John and Janie as an unusual, yet amusing pair who share an unexpected bond due to the murder of John’s neighbor. They have contrasting impulses.

Each week, they unravel captivating murder mysteries, using diverse, picturesque Welsh landscapes as a setting for their inquiries.

John and Janie usually don’t disagree on their cases, but instead, they often find themselves delving into each other’s private matters.

Even though they were different from each other, it wasn’t long before they discovered that they held a special bond, similar to being best friends. Unknowingly, they supported each other in their journey towards leaving the past behind.

Additional actors joining the cast are Steffan Rhodri from Gavin & Stacey, Alexandria Riley who starred in Baby Reindeer, Remy Beasley known for One Day, as well as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Jim Howick, both of whom have acted in Ghosts.

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Joining the cast are Steffan Rhodri from Gavin & Stacey, Alexandria Riley from Baby Reindeer, Remy Beasley who starred in One Day, as well as Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Jim Howick, two stars from Ghosts.

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The cast also includes Steffan Rhodri from Gavin & Stacey, Alexandria Riley who was in Baby Reindeer, Remy Beasley known for One Day, along with Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Jim Howick, both of whom have acted in Ghosts.

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Death Valley has been met with enthusiastic praise from viewers, with one commenter calling it “the absolute standout on television.” In response to an official BBC Instagram post.

1st person said: “I just finished watching every episode, fantastic show, I hope there’s more to come!”

2nd person said: “Excellent comedy… you need to grasp the culture of the Welsh to fully appreciate it!

In our four-star review on Digital Spy, we noted that Death Valley has a compelling and engaging quality to it. Similarly to Death in Paradise, you’ll find yourself captivated not only by the enjoyable aspect of the armchair detective work but also by its emotional depth.

Death Valley can be watched every Sunday on BBC One. If you’d like to binge-watch it, the entire series is currently streaming on BBC iPlayer.

Excitedly, I can’t wait to get my hands on Digital Spy’s first print magazine! It’s all about British Comedy Legends and it’s available in newsagents or online for only £3.99. Don’t miss out!

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2025-05-28 18:21

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