The exciting news comes after the star recently won the Leading Actor award at the Bafta TV Awards for his role in the BBC series The Sixth Commandment. Timothy Spall to star in new BBC comedy drama Death ValleyDeath Valley, set in Wales, will follow the unlikely crime-solving partnership between John Chapel, played by Spall, 67, and Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan, played by Defending The Guilty star Gwyneth Keyworth. John, a retired actor and star of hit fictional detective TV show Caesar, is united with Janie through the murder of his neighbour. The very best comedians, the very best writers are playing their part in establishing Wales as a very funny place. I know audiences will fall in love with these two brilliant characters as they strike up an unlikely but incredibly endearing friendship.”The series has been commissioned by BBC Comedy and BBC Wales, and it will air on BBC Two, BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer.

Source: The Star May 19, 2024 23:41 UTC