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BBC writer Jude Tindall has died just a few weeks after her latest series aired (Picture: BBC)

The BBC has paid tribute to the creator of Sister Boniface Mysteries, Jude Tindall, following her death.

The national broadcaster shared a statement on social media announcing the death of the writer, who also co-created the series Shakespeare & Hathaway and worked on Father Brown, Casualty, Land Girls and Doctors.

Tindall died just weeks after filming began on the fourth season of her hit series Sister Boniface, a spin-off of Father Brown which premiered in 2022.

Her cause of death has not been revealed.

The statement read: ‘We’re sorry to share the news of the sad passing of much-loved creator of Sister Boniface, co-creator of Shakespeare and Hathaway and master of cosy crime, Jude Tindall.

‘Jude was a brilliant writer, scripting countless episodes of Sister Boniface, Father Brown, Casualty, Land Girls and Doctors. Those who had the privilege to work with her will know just how passionate she was about her shows and how generous she was in helping to develop the next generation of writers and producers.

She was the creator of the Sister Boniface Mysteries, which is currently filming its fourth season (Picture: BBC/ Steve Schofield)

‘She’ll be deeply missed by the BBC Studios Drama team and our thoughts remain with her family.’

The BBC then announced the first season of Sister Boniface would be airing on BBC One this Friday, with the first episode to be dedicated to the writer.

Fans paid tribute to Tindall, with Daniela commenting on the post: ‘Jude leaves behind an awesome legacy. Both these shows are truly excellent and wholesome sources of entertainment which bring supernatural joy to myself and many across the world.’

‘What a shock. So sad. Condolences to her family,’ Helen commented.

She was also the co-creator of Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (Picture: BBC)

Tindall also wrote for episodes of Father Brown, which inspired the spin-off Sister Boniface (Picture: BBC)

‘May she Rest in Peace. We all give grateful thanks to her, for the many hours of entertainment. Condolences to her loved one,’ Angela added.

The third season of Sister Boniface, which stars Lorna Watson in the titular role, aired last month.

The series is set in England during the early 1960s and follows Sister Boniface, a Catholic nun at St. Vincent’s Convent in the fictional town of Great Slaughter in the Cotswolds.

In addition to her religious duties at the convent, she makes wine and has a PhD in forensic science, allowing her to serve as a scientific adviser to the local police on investigations.

Sister Boniface Mysteries is streaming on BBC iPlayer.

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