THE HAIRDRESSER MYSTERIES

In a charming northern town, London stylist turned salon owner Lily Petal finds that her retro 1970's chair inspires more than makeovers. This is a feel-good, fun, and life-affirming, crime procedural series where small-town gossip leads to big-time sleuthing.

There’s something about a salon chair that makes people want to reveal all!

In this picturesque northern village its long-time London stylist Lily Petal (Sally Phillips, Veep, Bridget Jones Diary) who becomes the town’s ear. In her brand new salon, styled like a 1970's time capsule, Lily finds herself at the heart of the community unravelling local murder mysteries. Of course she couldn’t do it without the help of her loyal band of eccentric villagers.

Each episode brings a new puzzle to solve, blending cosy crime, charm, and playful retro vibes. With its cobbled streets, lively pub and quirky café, the village is as much a character as its residents are.

This is a feel-good, fun, and life-affirming mystery series where small-town gossip leads to big-time sleuthing.

PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

EXPRESS - New BBC detective drama The Hairdresser Mysteries confirms cast and start date

MIRROR - Coronation Street Cilla Battersby-Brown star unrecognisable in new BBC detective series

DAILY STAR - Coronation Street's Cilla Battersby-Brown star now as they join new BBC detective series

COSMOPOLITAN - 'The ultimate cosy crime drama': The Hairdresser Mysteries is BBC's new detective show ideal for Ludwig fans

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MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS - New BBC series just like Beyond Paradise confirms cast with two Corrie favourites

LIVERPOOL ECHO - Coronation Street legend unrecognisable in new star-studded BBC detective series

MSN - Nostalgic '70s-set BBC crime drama with Sally Phillips confirms guest stars with first look

MSN - New BBC series just like Beyond Paradise confirms cast with two Corrie favourites

MSN - Coronation Street legend unrecognisable in new star-studded BBC detective series

MSN - Coronation Street's Cilla Battersby-Brown star now as they join new BBC detective series

MIRROR - New BBC detective drama perfect for Beyond Paradise fans

HELLO! - Midsomer Murder fans will love the BBC's new 'nostalgic' crime drama

RADIO TIMES - Bridget Jones and Coronation Street favourites star in first look at BBC's new 'nostalgic crime drama'

DIGITAL SPY - "Nostalgic" '70s-set BBC crime drama with Sally Phillips confirms guest stars with first look

STYLIST - Cosy crime drama fans, The Hairdresser Mysteries is the next BBC series for your watchlist

DRAMA QUARTERLY - BBC books appointment with Sally Phillips crime drama The Hairdresser Mysteries

ATV TODAY - BBC unveils first look at Sally Phillips-led crime drama ‘The Hairdresser Mysteries’

YAHOO! - "Nostalgic" '70s-set BBC crime drama with Sally Phillips confirms guest stars with first look

PROLIFIC NORTH - First look: Coronation Street favourites join Sally Phillips in quirky new BBC crime drama from Little Voice creator

WALES ONLINE - Beyond Paradise fans will love new BBC detective series with star-studded cast

BEYOND THE JOKE - New Crime Drama For Sally Phillips

"Set to become our new favourite cosy crime drama." COSMOPOLITAN
"Perfect for Beyond Paradise fans." THE MIRROR

DURATION

6 x one hour

BROADCASTER

BBC

YEAR OF PRODUCTION

2026

PRODUCED BY

Mill Bay Media

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION

UK

Cast

Sally Phillips, Charlotte Jordan, Ben Castle-Gibb, Sunetra Sarker

Creator

Jim Cartwright

Writers

David Semple, Mark Catley

Directors

Paul Gibson, Jermain Julien, Tracey Larcombe

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