Imelda Staunton

Who is Aunt Ada? 

Every detective agency needs a sage advisor, and here, that comes in the form of Tommy’s Aunt Ada, the former owner of Blunt’s Brilliant Detectives. “Aunt Ada is Tommy’s wonderfully perceptive aunt,” says Staunton. “A voice of wisdom and expertise.” Fergus O’Brien, director, adds: “Ada is the classic Agatha Christie element — the voice that cuts through all the nonsense, and with searing insight, gets to the heart of the matter.”

About Imelda Staunton 

Dame Imelda Staunton is a multi-award-winning actress known for her extensive work across film, television, theatre, and radio. On stage, she has built a distinguished career with leading roles in productions such as Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Hello, Dolly!, for which she has received multiple Olivier Awards. Her television credits include standout roles in The Crown as Queen Elizabeth II, Brassic, Cranford, Trying and A Confession. In film, she has appeared in a wide range of projects, from Harry Potter and Paddington to Maleficent and Downton Abbey, with her performance in Vera Drake earning numerous major awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination.