5 unmissable Agatha Christie dramas to binge-watch on BBC iPlayer


From star-studded stories of scandal to dark and terrifying tales, here are five must-watch Agatha Christie adaptations to binge-watch on BBC iPlayer now


Neville Strange (OLIVER JACKSON-COHEN)© BBC/Mammoth Screen/James Pardon
Nicky Morris
Nicky MorrisActing TV and Film Editor
March 23, 2026
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Calling all Agatha Christie fans! If, like me, you're still looking to fill the 'Queen of Crime'-shaped hole in your viewing schedule after Netflix's hit mystery, Agatha Christie's Seven Dials, the BBC might just have the answer. 

Christie's compelling and twisted mystery tales have been adapted for the small screen time and time again over the last few decades, and thankfully, a number are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now.

From star-studded stories of scandal and deceit to dark and terrifying tales that will have you glued to your screen, here are five must-watch Agatha Christie adaptations to binge-watch on iPlayer now.

Neville Strange (OLIVER JACKSON-COHEN), Audrey Strange (ELLA LILY HYLAND) in Towards Zero© Mammoth Screen/BBC/James Pardon

Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Nevile Strange and Ella Lily Hyland as Audrey Strange

Towards Zero

This star-studded three-part mystery is the ultimate one-night binge. The story follows the aftermath of a scandalous celebrity divorce between tennis player Nevile Strange and his ex-wife Audrey, who decide to spend the summer together at Gull's Point, their childhood home and the coastal estate of Nevile's aunt, Lady Tressilian.

When a murder takes place, a troubled detective must rediscover his purpose and solve the case before another victim is claimed. 

With a sweeping backdrop, compelling mystery and epic performances from the likes of Anjelica Huston and Matthew Rhys, this intriguing series is a treat for Agatha Christie fans. 

WATCH: The trailer for Towards Zero
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Rachel Argyll is played by Anna Chancellor

Ordeal by Innocence

When rich philanthropist Rachel Argyll (Anna Chancellor) is murdered at her family estate Sunny Point, her adopted son and young delinquent Jack Argyll (Anthony Boyle) is arrested for the crime. But as her widower prepares to remarry 18 months later, the killer's identity is thrown into question. 

This clever three-parter boasts an impressive 94 per cent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been applauded for its brilliant cast, which includes Morven Christie, Bill Nighy, Anna Chancellor, Alice Eve and Eleanor Tomlinson, among other British talent. 

Plus, screenwriter Sarah Phelps, who has adapted a number of Christie dramas for the small screen, penned the script – so viewers are in very safe hands!

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The series is based on Agatha Christie's 1939 novel

And Then There Were None

Another cracker from screenwriter Sarah Phelps, And Then There Were None is a dark, atmospheric and stylish telling of Christie's 1939 novel. 

Ten people are invited to an island off the south coast of England by a mysterious host and soon find themselves cut off from civilisation due to bad weather. 

It's not long before the mismatched group, including a reckless playboy, a decrepit judge and an unhinged Harley Street doctor, are killed off one by one in the style of the nursery rhyme 'Ten Little Soldier Boys'. 

This claustrophobic tale will have you glued to your screens.  

Sam Neill, Miranda Richardson, Charles Dance and Aidan Turner star. 

Murder is Easy - BBC's new Agatha Christie adaptation

David Jonsson leads the cast as Fitzwilliam

Murder Is Easy

Set in the picture-perfect village of Wychwood under Ashe, this stylish whodunnit follows the dashing Fitzwilliam (played by David Jonsson), who, while on a train to the sleepy town, is warned by Miss Pinkerton (Penelope Wilton) that a killer is on the loose. 

When Miss Pinkerton is later found dead on her way to Scotland Yard, Fitzwilliam is determined to catch the killer before they strike again. 

With an all-star cast, including Morfydd Clark, Mathew Baynton, Mark Bonnar and Tamzin Outhwaite, this light-hearted mystery is a delightful watch. 

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Rufus Sewell plays widower Mark Easterbrook

The Pale Horse

This seriously tense, paranoid two-part adaptation stars Rufus Sewell as widower Mark Easterbrook, who, despite his seemingly perfect life, is still grief-stricken by the death of his first wife. 

When a young woman is murdered, Mark appears on a mysterious list of names found in the victim's shoe. His investigation leads him to the peculiar home of a trio of rumoured witches, The Pale Horse, who are thought to use supernatural powers to kill people for a fee. 

As increasingly strange and extraordinary things start happening around him, Mark becomes consumed by the case. Can he hunt down the killer before they catch up with him? 

This creepy, dread-filled drama is a seriously suspenseful watch. 

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