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BBC’s 'Towards Zero' Earns Praise as a Faithful and Stylish Agatha Christie Adaptation

The three-part drama explores a 1930s celebrity divorce and a tangled web of secrets at a coastal estate in Devon.

The cast of BBC One's Towards Zero assembled on an English beach
Mimi Keene as Kay Elliot (Photo: BBC/Mammoth Screen/James Pardon)

Overview

  • The BBC's 'Towards Zero' adapts Agatha Christie's 1944 novel, blending glitz and grit in a 1930s setting.
  • The series features a star-studded cast, including Anjelica Huston, Matthew Rhys, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, and Clarke Peters.
  • Set against the backdrop of a scandalous celebrity divorce, the story unfolds at Gull’s Point, a picturesque Devon estate central to the drama.
  • Filming locations include Devon's Burgh Island and other historically rich sites, adding authenticity to the period setting.
  • Critics have highlighted the series' luxurious visuals, compelling performances, and its fresh yet respectful approach to Christie's work.