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• 2026

• Crime/detective
• Drama

Summary

Detective drama based on Elizabeth George's novels, starring Leo Suter as an aristocratic police inspector

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7.0/10

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rolenameDI Thomas LynleyLeo SuterDS Barbara HaversSofia BarclaySergeant Barbara HaversSofia BarclayDCI Brian NiesDaniel MaysDS Tony BekeleMichael WorkeyeDC Tony BekeleMichael WorkeyeHelen ClydeNiamh WalshAmani HaversNisha NayarJames HaversAdrian WheelerMaia SaundersRosalyn WrightSimon St. JamesJoshua SherDI Derek HorwoodKris Hitchen

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News & features about Lynley

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  Will there be a Lynley season 2?
  
  There are plenty of other cases for Lynley and Havers to crack – but will they get the chance?

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  Where was Lynley filmed?
  
  The crime drama features some stunning views of the countryside.

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  How to read the Inspector Lynley novels in order
  
  The new BBC series takes on three of Elizabeth George's original novels.

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  How to watch Lynley – when is it available in the UK?
  
  The new adaptation of Elizabeth George's best-selling novels has now arrives on BritBox in the US.

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  New Lynley stars on honouring the past – and making the series their own
  
  "If you try to imitate what was so brilliant before, you’ll fail."

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  Lynley review: '00s detective series gets a subtle reimagining
  
  Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay make for watchable double act in second screen adaptation of Elizabeth George’s novels.

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  Lynley cast: Leo Suter, Sofia Barclay and Daniel Mays star
  
  The four-part series is a new adaptation of the novels by Elizabeth George.

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  New Inspector Lynley adaptation with Sanditon favourite gets release date confirmed by the BBC
  
  The brand new crime drama is coming soon to BBC One.

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  Lynley star argues why BBC drama's class dynamic makes it stand out from other detective shows
  
  "This class dynamic between the detective and the sergeant is central."

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  Lynley star Leo Suter clarifies how new series is "updated" and "fresh" – and not a remake of classic drama
  
  Inspector Lynley is back! But not as you know him, say the star of the BBC remake Leo Suter.

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  Ted Lasso and Magpie Murders stars in first-look images for BBC's new Lynley adaptation
  
  The new series stars Leo Suter, Sofia Barclay and Daniel Mays.

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  BBC announces Lynley adaptation with Ted Lasso, Line of Duty and Vera stars
  
  Leo Suter will head up the "contemporary update" of the crime series about an aristocratic detective and his working-class partner.

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  Doctor Who star confirmed to lead new ITV legal drama In Contempt from Sherlock writer
  
  Jodie Whittaker will lead the cast of new series In Contempt.

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  13 must-watch crime dramas based on books – from Slow Horses to The Day of the Jackal
  
  Read the book? Now watch the series.

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  Slow Horses makers set to revive Lovejoy after 3 decades
  
  See-Saw Films is working on a new adaptation of the Lovejoy novels.

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  Tell Me Lies star reveals how new character adds drama for season 3: "It’s crazy”
  
  TV's most toxic series welcomes a new character for season 3.

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  Cold Feet and Gentleman Jack stars cast in new Channel 4 break-up comedy
  
  Break Clause stars Samuel Bottomley and Lara Ricote.

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  Michael McStay, Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor, dies aged 92
  
  The news was confirmed by his representative.

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  National Television Awards 2026 nominations longlist revealed as The Traitors shows compete against each other
  
  The longlist of contenders for 2026 has been unveiled.

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  Beyond Paradise season 4 confirmed by BBC with exciting update on production
  
  We'll be paying another visit to Shipton Abbott next year.

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  Father Brown season 13 start date confirmed by the BBC as cosy detective drama returns
  
  Mark Williams's priest is back in the new year!

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  Brenda Blethyn's A Woman of Substance to Lovejoy – are we in the era of "microwave TV"?
  
  As Brenda Blethyn swaps Vera’s bucket hat for billionaire glamour, 2026 looks set to be the year of the reboot.

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  Unforgotten season 7 confirms Peaky Blinders and Coronation Street favourites for new cast
  
  Filming is now underway!

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  Ellis's unconventional dynamic is the most heartwarming thing about this detective series
  
  We've seen this dynamic before – but season 2 sees Ellis and Harper go to new heights.

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