A gripping mini-series for the BBC, starring Kenneth Branagh as famous detective Kurt Wallander

In this superb adaptation of six intense Wallander tales, Kenneth Branagh takes on the role of the tortured hero. He inhabits the character effortlessly and to great acclaim – winning a BAFTA for his portrayal of the heavy drinking and moody cop, as he maintains the natural Scandinavian reserve whilst adding his own subtle touches

Despite an English lead, these magnificent films remain faithful to Mankell’s best-selling source material and are still set and shot in the incomparable and haunting beauty of Sweden’s Skane region. Broadcasting to impressive viewing figures and great critical acclaim, this latest interpretation has only added to the 20 year success story of this captivating character.