Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye

***Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas Goodbye*** is the first episode of the fourth season of *Agatha Raisin*. The episode was written by Julia Gilbert and directed by Matt Carter. It aired December 20, 2021 as a Christmas special on Acorn TV.

The episode is based on the *Agatha Raisin* book of the same name.

## Synopsis

With business booming for Agatha Raisin Detective Agency, Agatha’s in need of a well-earned break and with Christmas just around the corner it looks like the perfect opportunity to relax. However, when she receives a letter from an old lady begging for protection, Agatha can’t help but spring into action.

## Plot

PR guru-tuned amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin is hoping to make it the best holiday yet with the reluctant help of trusty pal Roy.

But any desire for a quiet Christmas quickly goes out the window when she is presented with a last-minute job when she receives a letter from the residence of Lower Tapor Manor asking for protection from some 'ghosts of Christmases Past' who may be returning. Roy is reluctant to help, but Agatha thinks there's nothing wrong with taking a look. After a harrowing night at the residence, protection turns into a murder investigation when her host is found dead. Eager to soak up every ounce of drama, Agatha puts everyone in the village under a microscope, including the victim’s own children.

Toni and Charles infiltrate a pagan clan while Agatha, Roy and Sarah investigate the victim's family and workers at the Lower Tapor mansion. With DCI Wilkes on vacation, Bill stays on as lead officer on the case, lending Agatha a helping hand. Toni tries to pass her driving test while she attends pagan rituals. Sarah prepares for her first Christmas service as parish priest and Mrs. Boggle helps with the investigation after Agatha finds her working in the kitchen of the mansion.

## Cast

* Mathew Horne as Roy Silver
* Jason Merrells as Sir Charles Fraith
* Lucy Liemann as Sarah Bloxby
* Matt McCooey as Bill Wong
* Jodie Tyack as Toni Gilmour
* Marcia Warren as Mrs. Boggle
* Jo Wickham as Elsie Shufflebottom
* Tim Woodward as Fred Instick
* Maggie McCarthy as Phyllis Tamworthy
* Kevin Bishop as Jeffrey Tamworthy
* Zoe Telford as Sadie Tamworthy
* Emerald O'Hanrahan as Alison Tamworthy
* Emma Cunniffe as Fran Tamworthy
* Janine Duvitski as Doris Crampton

Uncredited* Stephen Rogers as Undertaker

## Gallery

* Episode stills
* Promotional shots
* Behind the scenes

## Videos

Agatha Raisin Kissing Christmas Goodbye Official Trailer
## Trivia

* Filming for this episode began on March 9, 2021 and ended on April 8, 2021.
	+ Filming was originally due to start March 12, 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic forced production to shut down.
* Winkworth Farm in Wiltshire was used as a filming location.

### Continuity

* Mrs. Boggle mentions that Mr. Boggle drank too much creme de menthe at The Feathers. (TV: *Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death*)
* Toni continues learning to drive, ultimately earning her driver's license. (TV: *Agatha Raisin: As the Pig Turns*)

## International premieres

* UK
	+ December 21, 2021 (Parts 1 & 2)
* Netherlands
	+ March 13, 2022 (Part 1)
	+ March 20, 2022 (Part 2)
* Latin America
	+ April 7, 2022 (Parts 1 & 2)
* New Zealand
	+ April 12, 2022 (Parts 1 & 2)
* South Africa
	+ April 15, 2022 (Part 1)
	+ April 22, 2022 (Part 2)

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