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Agatha Christie spent the first 30 years of her life in Devon and later bought her holiday home, Greenway, on the banks of the River Dart. This podcast, hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, tells the story of her life in Torquay and the surrounding area and how her love for the Devon influenced her characters and work. Recorded on location right across Agatha Christie Country, each episode also features experts and guests helping tell the story. The podcast is a must for lovers of Agatha Christie and the unique settings that inspired her. It was funded by Torbay’s Local Heritage Grant ...

In The Big Four, Hercule Poirot takes on a puzzling series of murders that seem unrelated at first glance. But as always, the meticulous Belgian detective spots the one subtle clue tying them all together: the recurring presence of the number four. Determined to uncover its meaning, Poirot soon discovers the existence of a powerful international crime syndicate known only as “The Big Four.” Joined once again by his loyal friend Captain Hastings, Poirot embarks on a chase across Europe, tracking a network that always seems to stay one step ahead. It’s a race against time to expose a ...

Julian Rhind-Tutt reads Sapper's thrilling adventures of private detective Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond, as heard on BBC Radio. In these six episodes, the demobbed officer offers his services to any client offering adventure. This leads him into danger and dashing escapades, as he finds...

Soon to be a major new London theatre show, The Witness for the Prosecution follows the hapless Leonard Vole as he learns he has been accused of murdering a wealthy widow in order to get his hands on the inheritance. His predicament is made even worse when he discovers his wife to be the chief...

Na festa do Dia das Bruxas promovida pela viúva Rowena Drake, uma garota chamada Joyce, conhecida pelo macabro talento de contar histórias de crime e mistério, é encontrada morta por afogamento em uma tina usada para uma das tradicionais brincadeiras de Haloween. A anfitriã pede ajuda ao célebre detetive Hercule Poirot para desvendar o mistério, mas Poirot terá dificuldades para descobrir quem teria interesse em silenciar Joyce: ninguém sequer acredita que a morte dela tenha sido um assassinato.

A Deep Dive into the New Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero is poised to captivate audiences once more in a brand-new adaptation, brought to life by a talented ensemble cast and a visionary creative team. Set against the glamorous yet tension-filled backdrop of 1930s England, the adaptation promises a riveting exploration of human emotions, twisted motives, and, of course, murder. Slated to air on BBC One over the 2024 holiday season and arriving on BritBox for international audiences in early 2025, this three-part series breathes new life into one ...

Step into the world of poisoned teacups, secret wills, and suspicious alibis—one book at a time. The Agatha Archives is your bite-sized journey through the works of Agatha Christie, reviewed in chronological order. In just 5 to 7 minutes, hosts Ataraxia and Atanaria take you back to the golden age of mystery, unpacking each novel’s twists, turns, and timeless charm. Whether you’re a first-time reader or a seasoned Christie connoisseur, you’ll rediscover her stories with fresh eyes—and maybe spot a clue you missed the first time. Put the kettle on, settle in, and join us as we pay ...

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. She will be forever missed. Since then, Kemper has completed the podcast's ranking project, and continues to celebrate the greatness of ...

From the very first book publication in 1920 to the recent film release of Death on the Nile, this investigation into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot celebrates a century of probably the world’s favourite fictional detective. This book tells his story decade-by-decade, exploring his...

A group of adventurers set out from Damascus to visit the legendary Gate of Baghdad, also known as the Gate of Death. When one of the party is found dead, the others look to the seemingly unimpeachable Mr Parker Pyne...

Agatha Christie: The Queen of Mystery On a chilly night in December 1926, renowned British mystery author Agatha Christie mysteriously disappeared from her home in Berkshire after leaving her car abandoned miles away. The public launched a massive manhunt assuming foul play befell the successful writer. However, eleven days later, Agatha resurfaced claiming memory loss from trauma having secretly traveled to a spa under an alias. While the notorious incident never fully got solved, one flawless truth remained undisputed - Christie herself was the indisputable "Queen of Mystery" spinning ...

Join us as Teresa and Bill Peschel watch movie and TV adaptations of the works of Agatha Christie, and discuss (and sometimes argue) what they think of them, their positives, negatives, interesting background facts, and whether you should watch them too!

Hey there, folks! Today we're gonna dive into the wild and wonderful world of raw milk. Now, I know some of you might be scratching your heads, thinking, "What in the heck is raw milk, and why should I care?" Well, let me tell you, it's a topic that's been causing quite a stir in the food community, and it's high time we explore it together. So, what exactly is raw milk? It's pretty simple, really. Raw milk is milk that hasn't been put through the pasteurization process, which is basically just heating it up to kill off any nasty bacteria that might be lurking inside. Some folks swear by raw...

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course. The Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. The podcast's specific project is to rank these novels--because imposing objectivity on a subjective experience like reading is the sort of fruitless exercise that leads to all sorts of fruitful observations, even revelations. More broadly, the idea is to approach Christie by way of a rigorous literary analysis she so rarely gets, but so richly deserves. The same...

10 pessoas são convidadas pelo misterioso U.N. Owen para passar alguns dias numa ilha perto de uma aldeia pouco movimentada. Os convidados aceitam o convite e de igual maneira embarcam num barco local para a ilha. Na 1ª noite, quando todos já se conheciam razoavelmente bem e conviviam animadamente na sala, ouve-se uma voz vinda das paredes da sala, acusando cada um dos 10 presentes de ter cometido um crime, crime esse que apesar de ser despropositado ou inevitável, levou à morte de outras pessoas. O pânico instala-se e mortes inexplicáveis se sucedem, tendo por única pista uma trova ...

Octavia's triumphant new dress designs are the only thing on her mind - but is it safe to ignore the ominous dressmaker's doll which appears in her workshop? Today's cut-throat fashion industry provides this story's backdrop...

Two recently-rediscovered Hercule Poirot short stories byAgatha Christie, read by David Suchet.In 2004, a remarkable archive was unearthed at Agatha Christie’s family home, Greenway – 73 of her private notebooks, filled with pencilled jottings and ideas. Hidden within this literary treasure...

The year is 1920, and an ambitious doctor meets a nun apparently traumatised by what she witnessed in the Great War. An attempt to restore the woman's sanity results in the uncovering of something very sinister indeed...

War-wounded sailor Dickie Carpenter is haunted by strange visitations from a ghostly woman. When his friend Robert tries to solve the mystery, though, he ultimately has to fight his own terrifying battle between love and death...

Having lost her husband and only child to the war in Afghanistan, a young woman turns to an Irish couple for hope in the form of a miracle. But dark forces are at work, and the price to pay for salvation may be too much to bear...