Masterpiece, Magpie Murders

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Sundays, Aug. 11-25, at 9 PM & 10 PM
Mondays, Aug. 12 & 26, at 3 AM & 4 AM
Monday, Aug. 19, at 2:30 AM & 3:30 AM

A dead mystery author. An incomplete manuscript. Suspects galore. This juicy setup for Anthony Horowitz’s best-selling novel, “Magpie Murders,” stars Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville and airs on MASTERPIECE. in six spellbinding episodes. 

Also starring is Tim McMullan as Atticus Pünd, the Poirot-like hero of the fictional series penned by irascible author Alan Conway, played by Conleth Hill. Michael Maloney is Alan’s astute publisher, Charles Clover, and Lesley Manville is Alan’s longtime editor, Susan Ryeland. 

Shortly after turning in his latest Atticus Pünd blockbuster, Alan dies under suspicious circumstances. Plus, the manuscript is missing its crucial last chapter! Since Charles is in negotiations to sell his publishing company, and Alan is its greatest asset, financial ruin looms for both Charles and Susan, who is in line to become the next CEO, if she chooses.