Lesley Manville plays editor Susan Ryeland, with Tim McMullan as Atticus Pünd and Conleth Hill as Sir Magnus Pye in the BBC One whodunnit ‘Magpie Murders‘.
Main cast
- Susan RyelandLesley Manville1Main
- Atticus PündTim McMullan1Main
- Sir Magnus PyeConleth Hill1Main
Supporting cast
- DCI LockeDaniel Mays1Supp
- Andreas PatakisAlexandros Logothetis1Supp
- Claire JenkinsPippa Haywood1Supp
- Brent / Sir Henry PyeMichael Maloney1Supp
Guest & voice
- Alleyn / Jack SaxbySamson Kayo1Guest
- Mary BlakistonDawn French1Guest
- Joy SanderlingDorothy Atkinson1Guest
- Alan ConwayDouglas Henshall1Guest
- Melissa ConwayLydia Leonard1Guest
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About this cast
In ‘Magpie Murders’, a mystery-within-a-mystery adapted from Anthony Horowitz’s novel, the lead roles are played by Lesley Manville as book editor Susan Ryeland and Tim McMullan as fictional detective Atticus Pünd. Conleth Hill stars as Sir Magnus Pye, the victim in the novel-within-the-series, with Daniel Mays as DCI Locke. The series aired on BBC One in 2022 as a six-part drama.
FAQs
Who plays Susan Ryeland in Magpie Murders?
Susan Ryeland is played by Lesley Manville.
Who plays Atticus Pünd in Magpie Murders?
Atticus Pünd is played by Tim McMullan.
Who wrote the book Magpie Murders?
The novel ‘Magpie Murders’ was written by Anthony Horowitz, who also adapted it for television.
Is Magpie Murders a series or a film?
It is a television series of six episodes, first broadcast on BBC One in 2022.
Where was Magpie Murders filmed?
The series was filmed in various locations in England, including Surrey and London, with some scenes shot in Greece.
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