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Why Didn't They Ask Evans?

2022 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · United Kingdom

A dying man's enigmatic last words send vicar's son, Bobby Jones, and his socialite friend, Lady Frankie Derwent, on a crime-solving adventure.

6.6(90 reviews)

6.0161% popularity

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Details

First air date: Apr 12, 2022
Last air date: Apr 12, 2022
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BritBox
Creator / showrunner: Hugh Laurie
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Mammoth Screen, Agatha Christie

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Keywords

based on novel or bookmurder mystery

Seasons & episodes

Miniseries

2022 · 3 episodes

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Cast

Will Poulter

Bobby Jones

Lucy Boynton

Frankie Derwent

Maeve Dermody

Moira Nicholson

Conleth Hill

Dr Alwyn Thomas

Daniel Ings

Roger Bassington-ffrench

Jonathan Jules

Ralph 'Knocker' Beadon

Alistair Petrie

Rev Richard Jones

Nicholas Asbury

Mr. Angel

Morwenna Banks

Amelia Cayman

Miles Jupp

Henry Bassington-ffrench

Amy Nuttall

Sylvia Bassington-ffrench

Paul Whitehouse

Askew

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Reviews & ratings

6.6

90 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful