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Agatha Raisin is a British comedy-drama mystery series based on M.C. Beaton's novels about the character Agatha Raisin. Ashley Jensen plays Agatha, a former London public-relations agent who moves to the Cotswolds village of Carsley and becomes involved in local murder investigations. A pilot titled Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death aired in 2014, followed by an eight-episode series that premiered on Sky One in June 2016.
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Who plays Agatha Raisin in the television series?
Ashley Jensen plays Agatha Raisin. The series adapts M.C. Beaton's mystery novels about a former London public-relations agent who moves to the Cotswolds.
Where is Agatha Raisin set?
The series is mainly set in the fictional Cotswolds village of Carsley. Agatha becomes involved in local murder investigations after leaving her London career.
Is Agatha Raisin a comedy or a crime series?
It combines comedy-drama with mystery and police-procedural elements. The murder cases are serious, but Agatha's personality and the village's eccentric residents create much of the humor.
Who created the Agatha Raisin character?
The character was created by Scottish author M.C. Beaton. The television adaptation is based on Beaton's Agatha Raisin book series rather than an original television character.
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