Acorn TV highlights for the month of December include The Madame Blanc Mysteries and Whitstable Pearl.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries – Season 2 Christmas Special
– Acorn TV Original
Premieres Monday 26 December
“Witty, feelgood fare.” The Daily Telegraph
In this Christmas-themed special to open the upcoming second season, renowned and respected antiques dealer, Jean White (series creator Sally Lindsay, Cold Call, Mount Pleasant), returns fresh from surviving an attempt on her life by the duplicitous Barbara. Jean’s expertise in the world of antiquities once again proves the key to solving a series of murders and mysteries against the backdrop of the beautiful French village of Saint Victoire. In the seasonal season opener, Jean comes to the aid of Chief of Police Caron (Alex Gaumond, The Syndicate), who finds himself on the other side of the interview table accused of a crime he didn’t commit.
Whitstable Pearl (Series 2)
– Acorn TV Original
Episodes three and four premiere Monday 5 December; final two episodes follow on December 12 with full season available to binge
“British comedian Kerry Godliman finally has the lead role her talents deserve.” – Stuff NZ
Based on the popular book series by Julie Wassmer, the second season of Whitstable Pearl finds Pearl (Kerry Godliman, After Life) prioritising her detective work and transitioning from being a chef who solves crimes, to a full-time investigator who just happens to own a restaurant – the eponymous Whitstable Pearl. Pearl’s cases overlap with DCI Mike McGuire’s (Howard Charles, Shadow and Bone, Top Boy) police investigations. Their relationship is charged by a determination to outdo each other and a fiery mutual attraction. When they compete, sparks fly and tempers flare. When they work together, they make a hell of a team.
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