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Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt.

It's 1916 and in a quiet English village, Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings become joyously re-acquainted.

But beneath the seeming tranquillity, murder is brewing...

Starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot.

Agatha Christie's whodunnit , first published in 1920.

Dramatised in five parts by Michael Bakewell

Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Hastings …. Simon Williams
Evie …. Nichola McAuliffe
Emily …. Jill Balcon
Alfred …. Hugh Dickson
John …. Sean Arnold
Mary …. Susan Jameson
Lawrence …. Nicholas Boulton
Cynthia …. Annabelle Dowler
Dorcas …. Hilda Schroder

Original music composed by Tom Smail.

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in September 2005.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Feb 2024 01:30

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