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The coroner's inquest raises awkward questions, and Inglethorpe incriminates himself. Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams.

Emily Inglethorp has suddenly died - apparently of strychnine poisoning.

Captain Hastings has asked the Belgian sleuth to investigate - and there's a visit from Detective Inspector Japp of Scotland Yard.

Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

Hercule Poirot …. John Moffatt
Hastings …. Simon Williams
Japp …. Philip Jackson
Alfred …. Hugh Dickson
Evie …. Nichola McAuliffe
John …. Sean Arnold
Mary …. Susan Jameson
Lawrence …. Nicholas Boulton
Cynthia …. Annabelle Dowler
Dorcas …. Hilda Schroder
The Coroner …. Peter Howell
Dr Bauerstein …. Robert Portal
Mr Mace …. Harry Myers
Summerhayes/Rustic …. Don McCorkindale

Original music composed by Tom Smail.

Director: Enyd Williams

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

30 minutes

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