Series synopsis
Murder Before Evensong is an American drama mystery television series that premiered on Acorn TV on September 29, 2025. It ended on November 3, 2025. It was created by David Moore. It stars Matthew Lewis, Amanda Redman, Amit Shah and Adam James.
In 1980s England, Canon Daniel Clement, the Rector of Champton, finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up in the church. When Daniel announces a plan to modernize the church, the parish is suddenly divided. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Premise
In 1980s England, Canon Daniel Clement, the Rector of Champton, finds himself unexpectedly entangled in a murder case when a dead body turns up in the church. When Daniel announces a plan to modernize the church, the parish is suddenly divided. And then a body is found dead at the back of the church. As the police move in and the bodies start piling up, Daniel is the only one who can try and keep his fractured community together... and catch a killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Lewis as Canon Daniel Clement
- Amanda Redman as Audrey Clement
- Amit Shah as DS Neil Vanloo
- Adam James as Bernard De Floures
- Meghan Treadway as Honoria De Floures
- Alexander Delamain as Alex De Floures
- Marion Bailey as Kath
- Amanda Hadingue as Dora
Supporting cast
- Tamzin Outhwaite as Stella Harper
- Francis Magee as Edgy
- Nina Toussaint-White as Jane Thwaite
- Sam Baker Jones as Nathan Liversedge
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | September 29, 2025 | November 3, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Canon Daniel Clement's life unravels when his mother, Audrey, arrives unannounced, and one of his parishioners, Anthony Bowness, is found dead. But as Clement investigates the man's death, he begins to receive threats and questions who he can trust. |
September 29, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As the personal threats against him intensify, Clement digs deeper into Anthony's murder, clashing with DS Vanloo, who disagrees with his methods; a new revelation forces Clement to face the fact that the killer lies within his own congregation. |
October 6, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When Stella witnesses Champton gamekeeper Edgy near Anthony's murder site, Audrey urges Clement to question the man; believing Ned killed Anthony out of jealousy, Jane reports him to the police; a body is left floating in the lake. |
October 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Acorn TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 3, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |