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's 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
DIGITAL SPY - Sally Phillips' new BBC crime series The Hairdresser Mysteries confirms release date – and it's soon
DIGITAL SPY - BBC announces two new dramas to replace Doctors after axe: Here's what you need to know
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
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
"A fresh, unmissable take on the crime mystery genre."
WOMAN & HOME
"Seems to have won over TV viewers... fans couldn't get enough."
THE MIRROR
"Ideal for enthusiasts of other cosy crime programmes such as Father Brown or the Sister Boniface Mysteries."
EXPRESS
"Perfect... nostalgic, original and endlessly entertaining, it's the best thing since the nation's beloved Midsomer Murders."
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
"Sally Phillips brings this glorious role to life."
WOMAN & HOME
Included in The Killing Times' list of the TOP 10 CRIME DRAMAS THIS WEEK.
THE KILLING TIMES
"Leaves fans 'obsessed'."
THE MIRROR
"Quirky... gem of a series."
WOMAN & HOME
"The ultimate cosy crime drama... ideal for Ludwig fans."
COSMOPOLITAN
"Sally Phillips as a 1970s hairdresser? Sign us up!"
COSMOPOLITAN
"With namechecks for T Rex, Noddy Holder and the Goodies, and scads of orange wallpaper, it hammers home the 1970s kitsch - a cheery backdrop for a case involving a cup, a saucer and a suspicious death.”
THE TIMES
"Sally Phillips is a delight in whatever she does, and she works hard as the star of Jim Cartwright's cosy crime drama.”
THE TIMES
"Cosy crime in excelsis ..daytime gem."
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
“A gloriously camp comedy drama.”
THE GUARDIAN
"Audacious... unyielding slab of snuggle."
THE GUARDIAN
"Set to become our new favourite cosy crime drama."
COSMOPOLITAN
"Perfect for Beyond Paradise fans."
THE MIRROR