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Bristol singer makes cameo in Netflix crime thriller
As the much-anticipated Netflix whodunit starring Martin Freeman and Helena Bonham Carter landed on small screen on Thursday, a Bristol-based singer has made a cameo appearance – fittingly, as a singer.
Lady Nade, the Bristol-based folk and Americana artist, features in Agatha Christie’s The Seven Dials Mystery, performing alongside a 1920s jazz band in the three-part series.
Set in 1920s England, Seven Dials follows a seemingly harmless prank at a country house party that spirals into a mysterious death.
Rooted in intrigue and social tension, the series brings Christie’s world to life for a new generation, while Lady Nade’s singing cameo attempts to capture the opulence of a time gone by.
Bristol-based drummer Emma Holbrook (right) also appeared alongside Lady Nade in the cameo – photo: Lady Nade
Lady Nade appears in episode two, performing the classic songs Let’s Sow a Wild Oat and Everybody Loves My Baby.
She was also invited to record both tracks for the official Netflix soundtrack, which has been released alongside the series.
The songs were recorded at AIR Studios in London with arrangements by Emmy Award-winning composer Paul Englishby.
Speaking about the experience, Lady Nade said: “I was invited to record two tracks which were used as part of the series and to front a band as part of the Seven Dials Club scene.
“I recorded the tracks, Let’s Sow a Wild Oat and Everybody Loves My Baby, at AIR Studios with arrangements by the talented Paul Englishby.
Netflix series, starring Martin Freeman (pictured) and Helena Bonham Carter, was filmed in Bristol and several other West Country locations – photo: Netflix / Simon Ridgeway
She also paid tribute to the Bristol-based drummer Emma Holbrook who was also featured.
She said: “Singing for the scene and being part of the on-screen moment, plus having two of my tracks released as part of the official Netflix soundtrack, has been a fantastic experience.
“I loved being part of Seven Dials and, with much of the filming taking place in Bristol, it was great to see the series seek out local talent for the production, including myself and Bristol-based drummer Emma Holbrook.
“It was particularly meaningful to be involved in a production filmed in my hometown.”
Lady Nade was invited into Air Studios to record both tracks for the official Netflix soundtrack – photo: Lady Nade
The new adaptation has been written by Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch, Doctor Who) and directed by Chris Sweeney, with a cast that also includes Mia McKenna-Bruce alongside Bonham Carter and Freeman.
Filming took place at a number of Bristol locations, including All Saints Lane, Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bridewell Street, Corn Exchange, Corn Street and Queen Square.
Lady Nade’s screen debut also coincides with the release of her new single MASKS, out on January 30. The track explores the emotional armour people wear to survive life’s challenges and the journey towards revealing one’s authentic self.
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MASKS will feature on Lady Nade’s forthcoming fourth studio album Identity, due for release in October 2026, which sheds a light on mental health, sobriety and breaking toxic cycles.
In autumn 2025, Lady Nade was unveiled as one of the artists-in-residence at Bristol Beacon, alongside Kayla Painter and Tlya X An. She also headlined BBC Proms BBC Introducing in August 2025.
Main photo: Lady Nade
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