Channel 4 's has released a first look at its returning detective drama, Patience , which has added a new star to its cast list. Jessica Hynes, known for her roles in the W1A, Miss Austen and the second and third Bridget Jones films, has joined the show in the role of Detective Frankie Monroe.

The series, which airs on PBS in the US, follows young autistic archivist Patience (Ella Maisy Purvis), who in season one, began working for the police after her unique crime solving skills caught the attention of top detective Bea Metcalf (Laura Fraser).

© Channel 4 / Amy Brammall Jessica Hynes has joined the cast as Detective Frankie Monroe

As a longtime fan of Jessica Hynes, I can't wait to see what she brings to the detective drama. The show is a departure from the BAFTA-winning sta

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