BBC Unveils First Look at The Hairdresser Mysteries, a 70s-Tinted Village Crime Drama

Overview

• The BBC shared a first-look photo from The Hairdresser Mysteries showing stars Sally Phillips and Charlotte Jordan in character.
• The six-part series follows Lily Petal, a hairdresser who becomes the village confidante and uses her people-reading skills to crack local cases.
• The cast features Phillips with Ben Castle-Gibb and Coronation Street alum Charlotte Jordan, who exited the ITV soap in 2025.
• Created by playwright Jim Cartwright, the drama filmed in England’s West Midlands and leans into a nostalgic 1970s style.
• The BBC has not announced a broadcast date, with outlets reporting the show is expected to air later this year.