TV series
"Why didn't they ask Evans"
A dying man's enigmatic last words send vicar's son, Bobby Jones, and his socialite friend, Lady Frankie Derwent, on a crime-solving adventure.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is available to stream on Britbox and Britbox (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A dying man's enigmatic last words send vicar's son, Bobby Jones, and his socialite friend, Lady Frankie Derwent, on a crime-solving adventure.
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Episode 1
Along the rugged Welsh coastline, Bobby Jones finds a dying man at the bottom of the cliffs. As Bobby tries to ease his final moments, the dying man utters a mysterious question.
Directed by Hugh LaurieWritten by Hugh LaurieGuest stars Leon Ockenden, Tim Treloar, Tomos Farrer, Samuel Farrer, Nicholas Banks, Nia Trussler Jones, Martyn Ellis, Carlie Enoch
Episode 2
Following a shocking death thought to be suicide, Bobby and Frankie are convinced it was murder. Together, they hatch a plan to infiltrate Frankie into the home of their prime suspect.
Directed by Hugh LaurieWritten by Hugh LaurieGuest stars Hugh Laurie
Episode 3
As Frankie and Bobby dig deeper, they begin to uncover a dark conspiracy. Will they finally find the meaning behind that fateful question?
Directed by Hugh LaurieWritten by Hugh LaurieGuest stars Hugh Laurie
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Will PoulterBobby Jones
Lucy BoyntonFrankie Derwent
Maeve DermodyMoira Nicholson
Conleth HillDr Alwyn Thomas
Daniel IngsRoger Bassington-ffrench
Jonathan JulesRalph 'Knocker' Beadon
Alistair PetrieRev Richard Jones
Nicholas AsburyMr. Angel
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