Filming is underway for the third season of The Marlow Murder Club, UKTV’s adaptation of Robert Thorogood’s best-selling novels.
Following the enormous success of series one, with the launch of series two also bringing in an audience of over two million, the brand-new stories will reunite the beloved cast of Samantha Bond, Jo Martin, Cara Horgan and Natalie Dew, amongst other series regulars such as Holli Dempsey, Phill Langhorne and Tijan Sarr, for another captivating instalment of intrigue, wit and mystery-solving.
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The new batch of episodes will once again see the gang tackling a flurry of new cases, with three new mysteries set unfold every two episodes. The series is co-commissioned with co-producer and US broadcaster Masterpiece, and produced by Monumental Television in association with ITV Studios.
Series three will continue the show’s signature blend of humour, mystery and heart, from an exceptional team of writers, including our very own Robert Thorogood.
‘Now an established part of newly promoted DI Tanika Malik’s (Natalie Dew) crime solving team, retired archaeologist Judith Potts (Samantha Bond), dog walker Suzie Harris (Jo Martin) and vicar’s wife Becks Starling (Cara Horgan) are back and bringing their unconventional methods to a string of high-profile murders. From the sudden death of the nicest man in Marlow, the town’s beloved Mayor, to a celebrity chef found dead at the launch of his cookbook with half the town in attendance, the team will be working under the watchful eye of the Marlow community. They’ll also be called to action at a university reunion in an eerie manor house where in a surprising twist, Becks finds herself amongst the suspects. Could this case threaten our amateur sleuths’ roles as civilian advisors?’
‘Following the huge success of the first two series, we’re thrilled to return with another instalment where Judith, Suzie, Becks, and our police team are faced with three puzzling new mysteries to solve,’ said UKTV commissioning executive Claire Hookway. ‘We’re excited to treat the audience to more joyous fun in the beautiful town of Marlow, with many surprises and clever twists in store.’
Emma Tibbetts, director of programming for drama, added, ‘We cannot wait to bring viewers a third series of The Marlow Murder Club. Audiences have truly embraced this charming crime drama, and it’s a joy to continue the journey with our much-loved characters. It promises even more surprises, wit, and the irrepressible sleuthing trio that fans have come to adore.’
The Marlow Murder Club book series is now firmly established in both the Sunday Times and international bestseller charts, with translation rights sold in 24 territories and total sales in excess of one million copies, across all formats and territories. The fourth book, Murder on the Marlow Belle, was published in January 2025 to rave reviews. Season three will be available on U and U&DRAMA in 2026. Monumental Television is part of ITV Studios, who will handle international distribution.