I love a murder mystery drama and LL aka Larry lamb as well as Stephen Moyer (currently in FORSYTES) means a good cast hopefully
tho does his policeman son know his dad is a top forger ?
UKTV has acquired the UK premiere of Art Detectives, the compelling new crime and artwork drama starring and executive produced by Stephen Moyer (True Blood, Sexy Beast). The series will launch exclusively on UKTV’s streaming service U and free-to-air drama channel, U&DRAMA, following a deal with Dynamic Television.
Art Detectives (6 x 45’), which became Acorn TV’s most-watched series premiere of all time when it launched in North America this June
It is centred around the Heritage Crime Unit, a police department consisting of art-loving DI Mick Palmer (Moyer) and straight-talking DC Shazia Malik (Nina Singh – Virdee, The Lazarus Project).
Together, they solve murders connected to the world of art and antiques, from Old Master paintings to Banksy street art, medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.
Art Detectives follows Mick and Shazia as they navigate a rich and colourful world driven by greed, obsession, lust and revenge.
Throughout the season, the artfully astute detectives encounter a fake Vermeer, Viking gold, a rare Chinese vase and items rescued from the Titanic.
Mick navigates these demanding cases while managing a budding romance with museum curator Rosa (Sarah Alexander – Coupling, Green Wing) and the sudden reappearance of his charismatic father, Ron (Larry Lamb – Gavin & Stacey,EastEnders), who just happens to be one of Britain’s most notorious forgers.
Steve North, Chief Programming Officer, UKTV, said: “Art Detectives has been a breakout success with US audiences and critics since its debut on Acorn TV this summer, and we’re thrilled to be bringing the UK premiere to U and U&DRAMA. It’s exactly the kind of intelligent, engaging drama - combining mystery, history and human stories - that we know our audiences will embrace.”