Unraveling the Shadows: Detective Inspector Kirby’s Enigmatic Quest in Northumbrian Mysteries

Production Details

Title: Northumbrian Mysteries

Format: Series / BBC One

Production Begins: April 2026

Filming Location: Newcastle, UK

Producer: Lesley Douglas – Alan Fairholm

Director: Gordon Anderson

Synopsis: A contemporary mystery with a touch of the paranormal and supernatural. Newcastle Detective Inspector Jonah Kirby, called ‘old school’ by his junior colleagues ends up with the cases other officers don’t like to handle, the weird ones. When a young girl is reported missing Kirby investigates. All he has to go on is the pair of shoes. It’s only been a few hours, but to Kirby it doesn’t feel right and in his experience things not feeling right often lead to things not being right. He’s confronted on the street by a grey cardigan wearing, elderly lady, whose eyes hold more history than the local library. She tells him to visit local shopkeeper Harold Longcoat. Little does Kirby realize that his weirdness scale – weird, very weird and extremely weird – will soon need extending. Magic is spread thin in our world. However, as Kirby finds out, just because we’ve forgotten about it doesn’t mean magic isn’t there for someone intent on using it.

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About Northumbrian Mysteries

Northumbrian Mysteries is a contemporary thriller series that intertwines traditional detective work with elements of the supernatural. Detective Inspector Jonah Kirby finds himself diving into cases that defy explanation, tackling mysteries that his peers often avoid. His latest case begins with the unsettling disappearance of a young girl, leading him on a trail filled with unexpected encounters. As Kirby navigates through clues, he meets various characters, including an elderly woman with cryptic insights and a local shopkeeper who holds keys to unraveling the situation. This series explores the thin line between reality and the unknown, prompting viewers to consider the existence of magic in everyday life, even when it is often overlooked or forgotten.