Shown from left to right: Harry Lawtey as Robert Blakiston and Nia Deacon as Joy Sanderling in Magpie Murders, Season 1. For editorial use only.
Eleventh Hour Films
Shown from left to right: Harry Lawtey as Robert Blakiston and Nia Deacon as Joy Sanderling in Magpie Murders, Season 1. For editorial use only.
Eleventh Hour Films
A dead mystery author, a missing chapter, and a seemingly endless suspect list. The sleuthing continues this Sunday at 9pm on WITF TV and the PBS Video app.
The mystery began when author Alan Conway died under suspicious circumstances after turning in his latest Atticus Pünd novel. Plus, the last chapter of his book was missing.
His editor, Susan Ryeland, investigates the missing chapter – and finds herself uncovering secrets related to Alan’s death. Does the last chapter of his book hold the key to solving Alan’s mysterious death?
MASTERPIECE EXTRA | Writing Magpie Murders
In episode three, Charles leans on Susan to take over as CEO as he angles to sell his publishing firm. In a parallel story, the detective plot in Alan’s last novel unfolds.
Watch Magpie Murders Sundays at 9pm through November 20 on WITF TV or the PBS Video app. Episodes can be streamed on-demand for free for 12 days through the app after their television premiere. After the 12-day window, viewers can stream the show with WITF Passport.
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