If your idea of a perfect evening involves a steaming cup of tea, a cozy blanket and a clever whodunit, then you’re in for a treat. Arkansas PBS Passport is brimming with charming, twist-filled mysteries that celebrate the enduring legacy of Agatha Christie and other beloved sleuthing tales.
From Agatha Christie’s “Marple” and “Poirot,” where classic cases of murder and misdirection unfold in genteel English settings, to “The Marlow Murder Club” and “Miss Scarlet & The Duke,” which introduce a new generation of detectives with wit and grit, there’s no shortage of intrigue. Add in Lucy Worsley’s deep dive into the real “Queen of Crime,” plus modern favorites like “Grantchester” and “Magpie Murders,” and you have a lineup perfect for cozy mystery lovers who crave clever crimes and comforting storytelling in equal measure.
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.
Classic Agatha Christie Mysteries
“Agatha Christie’s Marple” – This detective drama features Agatha Christie’s unassuming amateur sleuth as she solves a series of murders.
“Agatha Christie’s Poirot” – David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie's beloved detective Hercule Poirot, who pits his wits against crime and injustice in this collection of murder mysteries.
“Agatha Christie’s Partners in Crime” – Iconic super sleuths Tommy and Tuppence are now married and established as secret agents under the eagle eye of Scotland Yard.
Standalone Agatha Christie Adaptations
“Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery” – Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent is an aristocrat who insinuates herself into a series of murders, stolen state secrets, and a mysterious secret society
“Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans” – While golfing on the Welsh coast, Bobby Jones apparently hits a stranger who falls off the sea cliff. His enigmatic last words are "Why didn't they ask Evans?" Amateur sleuths Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent must unlock this tangled tale of murder, suspense, and false identities.
“Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide” – At a glitzy London celebration, the chairman’s wife drinks a champagne toast--and dies minutes later. Was it suicide? Overdose? Or murder? Given the high profile of the case, MI5 is called in to investigate. Enter Geoffrey and Catherine--not even their family know that they are top undercover agents. There’s no shortage of suspects in this glamorous world.
Exploring the Queen of Crime
“Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen” – Lucy Worsley explores the enigma of Agatha Christie. Over three episodes, she applies her historian’s powers of investigation to the Queen of Crime. And she uncovers a complex woman whose life – and work – reflects the upheavals of the 20th century.
Modern and Contemporary Cozy Mysteries
“Grantchester on Masterpiece” – There’s no shortage of murder and mayhem in the seemingly quiet 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester, where a vicar turned amateur sleuth helps the local Detective Inspector.
“The Marlow Murder Club on Masterpiece” – Join Judith, Suzie, and Becks in investigating a brutal murder. Along with Detective Tanika Malik, they must piece together clues, grill suspects, and face down real danger as they work against the clock to stop a killer in their tracks.
“Miss Scarlet & The Duke on Masterpiece” – The series Miss Scarlet, formerly Miss Scarlet and The Duke, stars Kate Phillips (Peaky Blinders) as headstrong Eliza Scarlet, the first-ever female detective in Victorian London, who won’t let naysayers stop her from keeping her father’s business running.
Passport Exclusive Mysteries
“Agatha Christie's The Secret Adversary”
“Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar”
“Agatha and the Midnight Murders”
“Agatha and the Truth of Murder”
“Magpie Murders on Masterpiece”
“Moonflower Murders on Masterpiece”
HOW TO WATCH
Members who contribute a tax-deductible gift of at least $5 per month, or an annual gift of $60 or more, are eligible for Arkansas PBS Passport – an extended, on-demand library of your favorite PBS shows, films and specials.
As a reminder, you can watch anywhere, anytime on myarkansaspbs.org, or by using the PBS app, available on your TV, phone or tablet.