ITV's new whodunnit Karen Pirie gives the crime drama a very modern twist
The ITV show Karen Pirie, based on a series of novels written by 'Tartan Noir' crime author Val McDermid, takes an old, rather hackneyed idea and makes it totally fresh.
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The ITV show Karen Pirie, based on a series of novels written by 'Tartan Noir' crime author Val McDermid, takes an old, rather hackneyed idea and makes it totally fresh.
Outlander star to take on role in new Val McDermid TV adaptation Outlander star Lauren Lyle will take on a new role as DS Karen Pirie, Val McDermid’s famous character, in an adaptation of her novel The Distant Echo for ITV. The actress will play the young and fearless Scottish investigator in the new ITV drama series, from the makers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard. The show, based on Scottish crime writer McDermid’s first Karen Pirie novel, will also star Emer Kenny, who has adapted the book. Kenny will play DS Pirie’s friend, River Wilde, while Chris Jenks will play Jason “The...
Outlander star Lauren Lyle is to star as Val McDermid’s famous character DS Karen Pirie in an adaptation of her novel The Distant Echo for ITV. The actress will play the young and fearless Scottish investigator in the new ITV drama series, from the makers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard. The show, based on Scottish crime writer McDermid’s first Karen Pirie novel, will also star Emer Kenny, who has adapted the book. Lauren Lyle to star as Karen Pirie in ITV cold case murder drama, 'Karen Pirie' @LlaurenLyle Based on acclaimed author Val McDermid’s The Distant Echo. Details – https://t.co...
Outlander star Lauren Lyle is to star as Val McDermid’s famous character DS Karen Pirie in an adaptation of her novel The Distant Echo for ITV. The actress will play the young and fearless Scottish investigator in the new ITV drama series, from the makers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard. The show, based on Scottish crime writer McDermid’s first Karen Pirie novel, will also star Emer Kenny, who has adapted the book. Lauren Lyle to star as Karen Pirie in ITV cold case murder drama, 'Karen Pirie' @LlaurenLyle Based on acclaimed author Val McDermid’s The Distant Echo. Details – https://t.co...
ONE of the stars of the hit TV show Outlander is set to head up a new detective series based on one of Val McDermid's novels. Lauren Lyle, best known for playing Marsali MacKimmie Fraser in the Starz drama alongside Sam Heughan, will play the famous character DS Karen Pirie in an adaptation of McDermid's The Distant Echo. The actress will play the young and fearless Scottish investigator in the ITV drama series being produced for ITV by the makers of Line Of Duty and Bodyguard. The show, based on Scottish crime writer McDermid’s first Karen Pirie novel, will also star Emer Ke...