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Lorna Watson (“Watson & Oliver”) is set to star in a detective series for BritBox North America, “The Sister Boniface Mysteries.” Set in 1960s rural England, the series of light-hearted murder mysteries follows the investigations of Sister Boniface, Bride of Christ, vintner and crime scene investigator. The 10-part drama, created BritBox North America, the streaming service operated by the BBC and ITV, has commissioned a drama based on a character that first appeared in the hit British daytime show Father Brown. The Sister Boniface Mysteries will star Lorna Watson (Watson & Oliver) after she featured as sleuthing nun Sister Boniface Britain’s biggest TV broadcasters are reportedly deadlocked after talks stalled between the BBC and ITV over their attempt to create a joint streaming service to rival Netflix. The organisations are hoping to launch “BritBox” in a bid to tackle growing demand for online streaming that allows users to watch TV
Britbox Orders Detective Series ‘The Sister Boniface Mysteries’
BritBox North America Orders ‘Father Brown’ Spin-Off Drama ‘The Sister Boniface Mysteries’
Talks between the BBC and ITV over a streaming service to rival Netflix 'have stalled'