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Lynley Reboot Unveils Trailer, Sets Sept. 4 BritBox Premiere

A four-part co-production by BBC One, BritBox International, Playground plus Salt Films revives Elizabeth George’s novels by pairing aristocratic detective Tommy Lynley with working-class sergeant Barbara Havers

Overview

  • Official trailer and first-look images released July 28–29 confirm a Sept. 4 premiere on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada with weekly new episodes.
  • The four-episode series will debut on BritBox before streaming on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with each installment running approximately 90 minutes.
  • Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay star as DI Tommy Lynley and DS Barbara Havers, showcasing a class-driven detective partnership that balances aristocratic insight and maverick instincts.
  • Steve Thompson leads as creator, head writer and executive producer alongside director Ed Bazalgette, with Elizabeth George also serving as an executive producer.
  • Filming began in August 2024 in Ireland and includes scenes shot in Bolton, reflecting the BBC’s investment in regional production hubs.