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Magpie Murders

A beguiling murder mystery with a solution that will both astonish and shock viewers, the plot of Magpie Murders revolves around the character Susan Ryeland, an editor who is given an unfinished manuscript of author Alan Conway’s latest novel, but has little idea it will change her life.

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Cast & Crew See All

Conleth Hill
Alan Conway
Lesley Manville
Susan Ryeland
Tim McMullan
Atticus Pünd

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Thu, Feb 10, 202244 mins

Crime writer Alan Conway is finishing his next bestseller. The editor Susan is delighted, but when he dies suddenly and leaves behind a suicide note and an unfinished manuscript, she becomes suspicious. The future of the publisher and her own depend on him. Why is the last chapter missing? Why are there great similarities between the script's fictional characters and Alan's circle of friends?

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Awards

  • 2023 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress - nominated
  • 2023 - Edgar - Best Television Episode Teleplay - winner

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