Series synopsis
The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a British drama mystery television series that premiered on BBC Two on January 10, 2012. It ended on January 11, 2012. It stars Matthew Rhys, Freddie Fox, Tamzin Merchant and Rory Kinnear.
Choirmaster John Jasper is obsessed with his nephew's fiancé. Will he take his opportunity to get rid of Edwin Drood?
Premise
Choirmaster John Jasper is obsessed with his nephew's fiancé. Will he take his opportunity to get rid of Edwin Drood?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Rhys as John Jasper
- Freddie Fox as Edwin Drood
- Tamzin Merchant as Rosa Bud
- Rory Kinnear as Reverend Septimus Crisparkle
- Ron Cook as Durdles
- Janet Dale as Miss Twinkleton
- Ellie Haddington as Princess Puffer
- Ian McNeice as Mayor Sapsea
Supporting cast
- Amber Rose Revah as Helena Landless
- Alfie Davis as Deputy
- Sacha Dhawan as Neville Landless
- Julia McKenzie as Mrs. Crisparkle
- Josie Farmiloe as Maid
- Alun Armstrong as Hiram Grewgious
- David Dawson as Bazzard
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 10, 2012 | January 11, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiancée Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town, Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again. |
January 10, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With Edwin Drood feared dead, Jasper tries desperately to remember events of the night before. He pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity, while a trail of evidence points ominously to the cathedral crypt. |
January 11, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2012 |
| Last aired | January 11, 2012 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |