The BBC has finally released the first trailer for its adaption of Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, and it’s bound to get murder mystery fans excited.

Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Mimi Keene star in Towards Zero (Image: BBC/Mammoth Screen/James Pardon)

The BBC has announced the release date for their adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, unveiling a trailer that is sure to thrill fans of murder mysteries.

Set in 1936, the plot revolves around tennis star Nevile Strange (played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen), who finds himself embroiled in a scandalous celebrity divorce. He invites his former wife Audrey (Ella Lily Hyland) and new spouse Kay (Mimi Keene) to spend the summer at Gull’s Point, his childhood home and the estate of his bedridden, yet formidable aunt Lady Tressilian (Anjelica Huston).

This unusual setup inevitably leads to tensions, which are further exacerbated by the arrival of a resentful exiled cousin, an elderly lawyer, and a French conman. Amidst the romantic turmoil, a murder occurs on the estate, with only a troubled detective able to solve the case and prevent another death.

Filmed in Bristol and along the Devon coast, the adaptation beautifully captures the opulence of the 1930s, complete with a breathtaking setting and period styling.

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Joining the cast are Matthew Rhys as Inspector Leach, and Clarke Peters, known for his role in The Wire, as Mr Treves, a long-time family friend. Adam Hugill from Sherwood will also feature in the drama as the enigmatic valet Mac.

BAFTA-nominated Rachel Bennette, known for her adaptation of Zadie Smith’s novel NW, is the creative force behind bringing this tale to life. The directorial reins are in the hands of Olivier Award-winner Sam Yates, whose previous credits include the TV movie Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar, loosely inspired by events from Agatha Christie’s real life.

Towards Zero has an impressive cast of well-known actors (Image: BBC/Mammoth Screen/James Pardon)

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A three-part drama, Towards Zero, will be available on BBC iPlayer at 6am on Sunday, March 2 for those who enjoy a binge-watch. Additionally, episodes will air weekly on BBC One at 9pm, starting on the same date.

This adaptation follows the success of the 2023 hit Murder is Easy, which became one of the UK’s most watched new dramas that year, attracting around seven million viewers for the two-part murder mystery.

For Agatha Christie enthusiasts who can’t wait until March, they can catch up with some previous adaptations on BBC iPlayer. Titles such as The ABC Murders, The Pale Horse, and Ordeal by Innocence are currently available to stream for free.

Towards Zero starts March 2 on BBC One at 9pm