The son of a vicar named Bobby Jones is portrayed by Will Poulter, while Lady Frances Derwent, her fearless companion, is portrayed by Frances Derwent. Together, the two investigate an enigmatic murder.
Jim Broadbent and Emma Thompson, respectively, portray the noble parents of Lady Frances Marcham.
Hugh plays Dr. James Nicholson, a psychologist in the miniseries, and also serves as the show’s director.
He was excited to work on this project and mentioned that, even as a teenager, he had been a fan of this novel and its fascinating mystery, which still piqued his attention.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been given the opportunity to write and narrate another story about this amazing bunch of people; it is a work I have come to greatly value.
To make sure my efforts matched the ensemble, I was resolved to look my best and perform at the top of my ability.