Partners in Crime (UK TV series) commissioned by Ben Stephenson and Charlotte Moore for the BBC to mark the 125th anniversary of Agatha Christie's birth. The adaptation was produced by Endor Productions in partnership with Agatha Christie Productions. David Walliams and Hilary Strong (Agatha Christie Group) approached Hilary Bevan Jones and Tom Nash (development producer) of Endor Productions with the idea of re-inventing the Agatha Christie characters Tommy and Tuppence Beresford. Walliams liked the idea of a married amateur detective duo bickering over a dead body. Agatha Christie wrote stories featuring the Beresfords between 1922 and 1973, depicting Tommy and Tuppence from before they were married
Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1979–1980 It appears to have been an offshoot of Gilda Radner's "Granny" character, which had appeared in a sketch called "The Shah's Final Days" during the previous season. Ricker, portrayed by Harry Shearer, succeeded Chico Escuela as "Weekend Update's" sports commentator. He was prone to speaking very fast and in a gruff voice. Debuted January 26, 1980. A Jane Curtin sketch. Debuted April 5, 1980. Recurring Saturday Night Live characters and sketches introduced 1979–1980 The following is a list of recurring "Saturday Night Live" characters and sketches introduced between October 13, 1979, and May 24, 1980, the fifth season of "SNL".