As filming begins, Matthew Lewis will be joined by Amanda Redman, Amit Shah, Tamzin Outhwaite, and more.
Announced back in December, filming has now begun iin Channel 5's new six-part murder mystery drama, Murder Before Evensong, based on the debut novel from The Reverend Richard Coles with Matthew Lewis playing Canon Daniel Clement,
Daniel shares Champton rectory with his widowed mother, the opinionated, fearless and ever-so-slightly annoying Audrey, played by Amanda Redman. Oh and his two dachshunds, Cosmo and Hilda.
When Daniel announces a plan to install a lavatory in the church, the parish is suddenly (and unexpectedly) divided: as lines are drawn, long-buried secrets come dangerously close to destroying the apparent calm of the village.
And then a body is found dead at the back of the church, stabbed in the neck with a pair of secateurs.
As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Further casting announced today, includes Amit Shah as DS Neil Vanloo, Adam James as Bernard De Floures, Meghan Treadway as Honor De Floures, newcomer Alexander Delamain as Alex De Floures, Marion Bailey as Kath, Amanda Hadingue as Dora, Tamzin Outhwaite as Stella Harper, Francis Magee as Edgy and Nina Toussaint-White as Jane Thwaite.
Back in December, on taking on the role, Matthew Lewis said "I’m beyond thrilled to be throwing on the old dog collar and diving into the world of Champton so charmingly created by Rev. Richard Coles. I’ve been an admirer of his work for some time and love the characters and stories he’s written. It’s an honour to work with this creative team and have the opportunity to bring the character of Canon Clement to life for fans of the book and new viewers alike."
And speaking about the upcoming adaptation of his debut novel, The Reverend Richard Coles said "I am beyond excited that Canon Clement and his flock are to be turned into television by the brilliant team at The Lighthouse and I’m already planning my cameo appearance. Look out for a sinister archdeacon on a sit up and beg bicycle!"
Made by The Lighthouse Murder Before Evensong will be adapted by Nick Hicks-Beach and directed by David Moore and will be executive produced by The Reverend Richard Coles and Radford Neville for The Lighthouse, alongside Catherine Mackin and Don Klees for Acorn TV and Paul Testar for Channel 5.
Murder Before Evensong will air on Channel 5
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