A sighting of the mysteriously missing Baron Battenberg sends the press and police into a frenzy. Determined to uncover the facts, Ruth (Miranda Raison) and Sam (Max Brown) go undercover at the Pranayama retreat, run by the Baron’s widow Marion Grey (Emily Bruni) and brother Edwin Battenberg (Jason Thorpe). The only problem - besides the questionable abilities of cook Connie Dumas (Sarah Moyle) – Pranayama is a ‘couples only’ retreat, forcing Ruth and Sam to pose as husband and wife, a prospect they seemingly resent. Ruth and Sam befriend tempestuous couple Ben (George Sargeant) and Leigh Matthews (Jahannah James), but any meditative moments are swiftly shattered when they discover the body of journalist Victor Goodbody (Tim Frances) in the woods. With Sister Boniface’s (Lorna Watson) mind altered by a psychedelic substance, can Ruth and Sam keep their act together long enough to discover the murderer of Goodbody and finally solve the mystery of Baron Battenberg? Mark Williams says: “It’s an honour to be returning to Father Brown for an eleventh series of warmth, drama and humour, as well as sleuthing with my partners in crime solving. It’s also always a treat to film in the beautiful Cotswolds.” It’s fantastic to be giving our audience the gift of a brand new, feature-length episode this Christmas.” When’s the release date? Lorna Watson as Sister Boniface. We are absolutely thrilled to see Sister Boniface return for a second series. Jude Tindall and the team of writers have created unforgettable characters full of wit and mischief." — Will Trotter, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Drama Productions Sister Boniface Mysteries will return with an extended festive episode in December on the Drama channel in the UK.

Prunella Gladwell comes to St Vincent's Convent to present an episode of her top rated cookery show involving six contestants, including Sister Boniface, competing for a cash prize. Contestant Gladys Tibbs dies during the recording, and Sister Boniface determines she was poisoned by belladonna berries added to her own cake - a cake that should have been tasted by Gladwell. Sam and Felix uncover animosity among the contestants, television crew and Gladwell's husband. Sister Boniface discovers Reverend Mother's favourite carp, Colin, dead in the convent pond near a growing belladonna plant and a fragment of paper containing part of a recipe. The recording delayed, Sam and Sister Boniface have to prevent another murder while the show is broadcast live.Aside from scientific expertise, Sister Boniface brings warmth and compassion to her work with the police. Though she desperately wants justice for victims, she has great empathy for everyone she encounters. The Hidden radio station used in Season 2 Episode 8 "Dead air" was filmed at Donnington Brewery. Donnington Brewery is also home to Mrs Devines House from Father Brown Episodes [ edit ] Series 1 (2022) [ edit ] No. It’ll be streaming on BritBox in the US, South Africa, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

Set in England during the early 1960s, Sister Boniface Mysteries follows the sleuthing exploits of the titular role as she assists the local authorities in their investigation of various crimes. Her character was initially introduced in the first season of Father Brown in an episode titled “The Bride of Christ”.

Sister Boniface Mysteries is a BBC Studios Continuing Drama Co-Production for BritBox International and UKTV’s Drama channel and streaming service, UKTV Play. BritBox will also premiere the series in South Africa, Australia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. The Series Producer is Mat McHale and the Executive Producer is Neil Irvine for BBC Studios. The Executive Producers from BritBox International are Reemah Sakaan and Stephen Nye. It is distributed globally by BBC Studios Distribution. On the surface, the cozy mystery series Father Brown, which is based on the G.K. Chesterton novels in which a Roman Catholic priest solves crimes in a quaint English village, seems an unlikely candidate to spawn an interconnected world of spin-offs. Yet, that's precisely what happened with the arrival of Sister Boniface Mysteries last year. The show stars Lorna Watson (Watson & Oliver), Max Brown (Downton Abbey), Jerry Iwu (Halal Daddy), Miranda Raison (MI-5) and Ami Metcalf (Allied). We’re not yet sure if Father Brown himself, actor Mark Williams, will make a guest appearance again. We are absolutely thrilled to see Sister Boniface return for a second series. Jude Tindall and the team of writers have created unforgettable characters full of wit and mischief. Lorna Watson's performance is as forensic as her character – the sharp intelligence, charm and warmth she brings to the role is an irresistible combination. The entire cast and crew have been a joy to work with and I think that shines through in this big hearted and hugely original show. Who's in the Cast of Season 2 of Sister Boniface Mysteries? Jerry Iwu and Max Brown return for season 2 of Sister Boniface Mysteries

BBC Studios confirms that the ever popular daytime crime drama Father Brown will return for an eleventh series with filming starting in the Cotswolds.

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Lorna says: "He’s a bumbling bachelor. He’s got very strong ethics and he’s a war hero, but he relies heavily on Sister Boniface’s scientific expertise to close cases. She is the brain and Sam is the brawn!" The second season of Sister Boniface Mysteries will premiere in the US streaming exclusively on BritBox on Tuesday 4th April. Will Trotter, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Drama Productions said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see Sister Boniface return for a second series. Jude Tindall and the team of writers have created unforgettable characters full of wit and mischief. Lorna Watson's performance is as forensic as her character - the sharp intelligence, charm and warmth she brings to the role is an irresistible combination. The entire cast and crew have been a joy to work with and I think that shines through in this big hearted and hugely original show.” The Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials will be available to own on DVD and Blu-ray from the 11th December. Britain is in the grips of the ‘Big Freeze’ – the worst winter on record. Sister Boniface and her fellow travelers are stranded in a train after a frozen coupling snaps, leaving the last carriages stranded in snow. When The Star of the Orient, a precious jewel, is stolen from its safe and a passenger is discovered murdered, Sister Boniface must use her exceptional detection skills to decide who among the suspects is responsible. But with little signs of rescue and a failing generator, passengers must also contend with a more pressing issue – freezing to death. Elsewhere in the series, a famous organist is murdered mid-tune in the chapel, Great Slaughter’s first sci-fi convention results in a mysterious kidnapping, and a ‘dead cert’ at the screen tests for the new ‘Agent Best’ ends up, well… dead. To top it all, Felix has a challenge of his own when his fiancée Victoria arrives from Bermuda with an ultimatum that could change everything…

Elsewhere in the series a famous organist is murdered mid-tune in the chapel, Great Slaughter's first sci-fi convention results in a mysterious kidnapping and a 'dead cert' at the screen tests for the new 'Agent Best' ends up, well... dead. To top it all, Felix has a challenge of his own when his fiancée Victoria arrives from Bermuda with an ultimatum which could change everything... Sister Boniface Mysteries is a British cosy mystery detective period comedy drama television series, created by Jude Tindall, which is produced by BBC Studios and BritBox. It is a spin-off of Father Brown, as the Sister Boniface character was introduced in a Father Brown episode (Series 1, Episode 6: "The Bride of Christ"). A 10-episode first series premiered on 8 February 2022, on the BritBox streaming service, [1] and released in the UK on the UKTV Drama channel later in 2022. [2] Sister Boniface Mysteries was commissioned for a second series, [3] which began streaming in the US on Britbox on 3 April 2023. Filming began on series three 22 June 2023. [4] Premise [ edit ] Sister Boniface is called to examine the body of Hilary Sympson-Smythe who has died mysteriously, her face covered in cold cream and a completed jigsaw with one piece missing. A lonely hearts connection to Ruth Penny's newspaper leads Gillespie and Livingstone to investigate the male respondents. Ruth believes there is another victim who died in identical circumstances. A third victim is murdered with the only clue some mud from a shoe. Narrowing the suspects to three men and then to one, but with no evidence, Gillespie and Livingstone need a potential victim to attract the killer. Their landlady Mrs Clam volunteers. Looking for the mud's location, Sister Boniface and WPC Button realise the detectives have gone after the wrong man, and Ruth Penny is in danger when she discovers the missing jigsaw pieces. Sister Boniface Mysteries is commissioned by BritBox North America, produced by BBC Studios Drama Productions, created by Jude Tindall, executive produced by Will Trotter. Globally, it's distributed by BBC Studios Distribution. When Will Season 2 of Sister Boniface Mysteries Premiere? Peggy Button / AMI METCALF, Sister Boniface / LORNA WATSONExecutive producer Will Trotter commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to see Sister Boniface return for a second series. Jude Tindall and the team of writers have created unforgettable characters full of wit and mischief. BritBox North America have recommissioned the charming mystery series Sister Boniface Mysteries for a second series, Executive Producer for BBC Studios Drama Productions, Will Trotter announced today on the BritBox Television Critic’s Association panel. Sister Boniface Mysteries is a spinoff of the fan-favorite series Father Brown, also produced by Will Trotter.