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Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Stefanie Hutson

Acorn TV has just announced their October schedule, and after their announcement about the ‘An Autumn to Die For' mystery lineup, it should come as no surprise that this month is very, very heavy on mystery and crime.

Shows Continuing on Acorn TV in October 2025

Murder Before Evensong (2025)

Canon Daniel Clement, a quiet village rector played by Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter films, Me Before You), becomes involved in a murder investigation after a local man is found stabbed with a pair of gardening secateurs. When his outspoken mother Audrey arrives unexpectedly, long-buried family tensions resurface just as a deeper crisis unfolds. The victim, a cousin of the church’s patron, forces Daniel to confront secrets hidden beneath the surface of village life. As media attention grows and pressure mounts from his bishop, Daniel begins to wonder who he can trust—and whether he was the real target. Based on the novel Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles.

Episodes will air in October as follows: 

• October 6th: 
  • Episode 2: As the personal threats against him intensify, Clement digs deeper into Anthony's murder, clashing with DS Vanloo, who disagrees with his methods. A new revelation forces Clement to face the fact that the killer lies within his own congregation.
• October 13th: 
  • Episode 3: When Stella witnesses Champton gamekeeper Edgy near Anthony's murder site, Audrey urges Clement to question the man. Believing Ned killed Anthony out of jealousy, Jane reports him to the police. Meanwhile, a body is left floating in the lake.
• October 20th: 
  • Episode 4: Clement believes that Anthony and Ned's murders are connected to wartime secrets, but DS Vanloo disagrees. As Vanloo investigates Ned's wife, Jane, Clement angers Bernard and the bishop with his behavior, which worries Audrey.
• October 27th: 
  • Episode 5: Disregarding the bunker evidence, Vanloo makes Edgy's grandson, Nathan, his new prime suspect. Meanwhile, Audrey finds out who has been sending Clement threatening letters, and Clement uncovers a false wall hiding the skeleton of a missing spy.

The finale will air in November. 

The Crow Girl (2025)

The murders of several young men bring together DCI Jeanette Kilburn, played by Eve Myles (Hijack, Torchwood), and psychotherapist Dr. Sophia Craven, portrayed by Katherine Kelly (The Long Shadow, Protection). Their partnership draws them into a dangerous investigation that uncovers historic abuse and long-concealed violence. Dougray Scott (Vigil, Desperate Housewives) also appears.

Episodes will premiere as follows: 

• October 6th: 
  • Episode 5, “She Shoots for the King” – Jeanette and Sophia dig into Victoria’s past, as Victoria and Madeleine make plans for the future. Amar takes his fate into his own hands and Jeanette learns a secret that changes everything.
• October 13th: 
  • Episode 6, “I'll See You There” – As Jeanette’s career hangs in balance, she turns to Sophia for comfort. Victoria arrives at the Burkeman farm ready to confront her past and makes a terrible discovery.

Summertide (2024)

This South African drama follows the Field family across multiple generations, along with those whose lives intersect with theirs. Each character carries hidden motives and personal struggles, revealing the complex ties that bind them over time.

Episodes will premiere as follows:

• October 6th:
  • Episode 21 – Commodore Anderson shoots a great white shark that washed ashore. Martin accuses Hannes of chumming too close, vowing to halt him. Gavin is shocked by Amina being Martin and Rebecca's child.
  • Episode 22 – Unaware of their relation, Martin and Amina form a bond. Rebecca tries to keep them apart, fearing the truth, but her efforts fail. Jack celebrates Father's Day with his family.
• October 13th: 
  • Episode 23 – Martin and Charlie escalate their relationship. Wilma campaigns against Commodore Anderson for leadership in the False Bay Action Group, with Jack causing disruption.
  • Episode 24 – Martin's joy at Amina's stay grows as she bonds with the Fields. With a revoked license, Hannes resorts to crime for Yolande's trial. Gavin and Rebecca's parties stir change. Tristan and Yolande's love faces dissent.
• October 20th (FINALE):
  • Episode 25 – Sharks are finned in the bay, prompting a criminal probe. Gavin and Rebecca's wedding nears, causing Rebecca anxiety. False Bay Action Group holds elections, and Wilma wins. Hannes rushes to move Yolande to the US.
  • Episode 26 – Rebecca flees her wedding to find her daughter, Amina, revealing Martin as Amina's father. The family is left in turmoil, with Gavin and Martin clashing.

New Shows on Acorn TV in October 2025

October 6th Premieres

Agatha Christie's Tommy & Tuppence (1983 to 1984)

This classic mystery series follows married couple Tommy and Tuppence Beresford as they solve a string of short-form whodunits. Mixing charm, wit, and suspense, the duo brings a lighter, adventurous tone to Christie’s world of crime-solving. James Warwick and Francesca Annis star as the amateur sleuths.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

October 13th Premieres

Agatha Christie's Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)

While playing golf along the Welsh coast, Bobby Jones discovers a dying man at the base of a sea cliff—his final words: “Why didn’t they ask Evans?” What begins as a strange coincidence quickly pulls Bobby into a larger mystery involving hidden identities, dangerous secrets, and a trail of deception. The cast includes Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, and Bernard Miles.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

Agatha Christie's Sparkling Cyanide (2003)

This modern adaptation of a classic Christie mystery relocates the story to the glamorous world of London’s elite, where murder, espionage, and high society collide. Two newly introduced investigators follow a trail that leads from glittering parties to the shadowy halls of government power. The cast includes Kenneth Cranham, Rachel Shelley, and Lia Williams.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Mystery (1981)

When a weekend at a country house ends in murder, Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent throws herself into the case. The spirited young aristocrat uncovers a tangled plot involving stolen secrets and a shadowy organization known as the Seven Dials. John Gielgud, Harry Andrews, and Cheryl Campbell star in this classic tale of intrigue and hidden identities.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

October 20th PremierES

Being Human UK (2008 to 2013)

In this BAFTA-nominated supernatural drama, a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost attempt to live quietly among humans while battling their darker instincts. As they try to maintain friendships, jobs, and relationships, threats from both supernatural forces and human adversaries constantly push them to the edge. The cast includes Aidan Turner, Lenora Crichlow, and series creator Toby Whithouse.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

October 23rd PremierES

The Light in the Hall, Season 2

A proposed expansion of a nearby reservoir stirs up long-buried tensions in a tight-knit community, attracting the attention of journalist Caryl (Siân Reese-Williams, Hidden). As she investigates, questions resurface about the 1995 protests and whether Rhys Owen (Mark Lewis-Jones, Keeping Faith) was wrongly imprisoned for the murder of his cousin. Old wounds reopen as buried secrets and doubts come to light. The cast also includes Nia Roberts, Robert Glenister, and others.

Episodes will air in October as follows: 

• October 23rd: 
  • Episode 1: When Rhys returns to Llanemlyn decades after being jailed for his cousin’s death in 1995, the past resurfaces. A new protest about the reservoir expansion, led by Llyr’s daughter, draws in journalism student Caryl, who uncovers secrets that could shatter loyalties and expose buried truths.
  • Episode 2: As Caryl investigates, she meets activist Mabli, while Eve feels increasingly trapped. Rhys's search for truth brings him face-to-face with Eve, sparking revelations that could unravel the town’s hidden secrets and change everything.
• October 30th: 
  • Episode 3: Caryl faces a crisis, torn between truth and community. A new lead reignites her investigation into the 1995 bombing. Rhys reveals facts about the night of the bombing, while protests about the reservoir expansion deepen divides in the community and threaten to expose buried truths.

Additional episodes will continue in November.

October 27th PremierES

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Dan Stevens stars as a novelist battling writer’s block who seeks help from a flamboyant medium, played by Judi Dench. When her séance accidentally conjures the ghost of his late first wife (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), he finds himself caught between two wives—one living (Isla Fisher), one not. The result is a chaotic and comedic love triangle that spirals into supernatural mayhem.

Can't wait? You can also watch it HERE. 

Mary Shelley (2017) 

Elle Fanning portrays Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, a young woman who defies her family by falling in love with poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. When the pair elope—joined by Mary’s impulsive half-sister Claire (Bel Powley)—their journey leads them to Lord Byron’s estate in Geneva. There, a ghost story challenge inspires Mary to begin writing Frankenstein, changing literary history forever.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

Byzantium (2012)

Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan star as Clara and Eleanor, a mother-daughter pair of vampires who flee a secretive brotherhood and take refuge in a run-down seaside town in Britain. As they attempt to conceal their identities and start over, their presence disrupts the community and draws dangerous attention. The film blends gothic atmosphere with a modern twist on vampire lore, with supporting performances by Sam Riley, Jonny Lee Miller, and Caleb Landry Jones.

Can't wait? It's also available HERE. 

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