A TASTE FOR MURDER: BRITBOX ANNOUNCES NEW CRIME DRAMA

BritBox have announced the greenlight of new original series A Taste for

Murder. The six-part crime procedural produced by Eagle Eye Drama and in

association with ITV Studios, commences filming on location in Croatia and later in Italy. 

Set amidst the steep cliffs and fast tides of Capri, A Taste for Murder features classic Italian cuisine as the main ingredient to each episode’s central murder mystery, revealing the power of food to foster connection, community, and healing after devastating loss.

Warren Brown (The Responder, Trigger Point, Ten Pound Poms) stars as DCI Joe Mottram, a star detective with the Metropolitan police. After a personal tragedy, he retreats to Capri with his daughter to stay with his Italian in-laws for the summer. Unsure how to face his own grief, let alone help heal his daughter’s broken heart, he quickly becomes immersed in the local murder cases on the island.

BAFTA winner Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey) stars as Elena Da Vinale, the witty, fiercely loyal, loving matriarch of the family, front-of-house manager of the family restaurant, and mother to DCI Joe’s late wife.

Cristiana Dell’Anna (Cabrini, Gomorrah) is Inspector Lara Sarrancino, an

ambitious and no-nonsense detective with the State Police in Naples.

Beau Gadsdon (The Crown) is Angelica, Joe’s bright and knife-sharp teenage daughter from South London. Still traumatized by her mother’s sudden death, she distances from her father and seeks escape in Capri.

Rounding out the principal cast are Urbano Barberini (Casino Royale) as

Gennaro Da Vinale, the gregarious patriarch of the Da Vinale family and

legendary local chef; Alessandro Fella (Barbarians 2) as Luca Da Vinale,

Gennaro's charming but ne'er-do-well nephew; Gaia Scodellaro (The Equalizer 3) as Daria, a local divorcee who works in the restaurant kitchen and Alessandro Bedetti (Those About to Die) as Daniele, a young lothario who falls in with Angelica and offers to show her the island.

A Taste for Murder is created and written by Matt Baker (Patience, Professor T, Hotel Portofino). The series is directed by Jon Jones (Hotel Portofino, Whitstable Pearl, Alex Rider) and produced by Megan Ott (House of the Dragon). 

JoMcGrath, Walter Iuzzolino, and Carolina Giammetta are executive producers for Eagle Eye Drama, part of ITV Studios, with Robert Schildhouse, Stephen Nye, and Jess O’ Riordan executive producers for BritBox.

Eagle Eye Chief Creative Officer Jo McGrath said, “A Taste For Murder

is an escapist detective series weaving intriguing crime cases with

compelling family drama, all set against the beautiful Amalfi coastline.

Cooking and food will play an important role in the show, reflecting the

emotional dilemmas faced by our core characters, and helping the family

at the heart of the series to heal past wounds. Featuring a standout cast,

and some truly mouth-watering recipes, the show is set to be a delicious,

irresistible treat for viewers.”

Creator Matt Baker said, “A Taste for Murder is as much a family drama

as it is detective fiction, exploring the difficulties of maintaining loving

relationships when coping with trauma and grief, alongside a series of

outlandish murders that are very much the product of the beautiful

Mediterranean island on which the series is set. Combining crime and

cooking, as well as British ingenuity and Italian passion, it has been a

genuine pleasure to write, and I can't wait to see the cast and crew bring it

to life with the guidance and backing of Eagle Eye, BritBox and ITV

Studios.”

BritBox President North America and General Manager, BritBox

International Robert Schildhouse said, “A Taste for Murder is more than

the standard crime procedural—Matt Baker and Eagle Eye Drama have

crafted an innovative show that combines mystery, culture, and heart in a

way that feels fresh and authentic. We’re proud to commission this series

and can’t wait for BritBox audiences to sink their teeth into the clever

writing, beautiful backdrops, and delectable recipes. Most importantly, A

Taste for Murder will inspire audiences to think about healing and

connection in new ways.”

A Taste for Murder will premiere on BritBox in the U.S. and Canada. The drama will be distributed internationally by ITV Studios with production service provided by Drugiplan.