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Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989TV-PG13 seasons8.2 / 10

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.

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Synopsis

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.

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Episode 1

Mrs. McGinty's Dead

1h 37m7.8 / 10

James Bentley is arrested for the murder of old Mrs McGinty. It looks like an open and shut case, but Superintendent Spence is not convinced. He turns to Poirot for help, and together with Poirot's writer friend Ariadne Oliver they set out to find the real killer.

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Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Nick DearGuest stars Siân Phillips, Zoë Wanamaker, Richard Dillane, David Yelland, Ruth Gemmell, Joe Absolom, Richard Hope, Simon Molloy

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Episode 2

Cat Among the Pigeons

1h 37m7.7 / 10

Poirot finds a connection between a recent murder and a revolution in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Ramat.

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Directed by James KentWritten by Mark GatissGuest stars Olivia Jewson, Katie Leung, Elizabeth Berrington, Natasha Little, Adam De Ville, Pippa Haywood

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Episode 3

Third Girl

1h 37m8.0 / 10

Three single girls share a London flat. The first works as a secretary; the second is an artist; the third, who comes to Poirot for help, disappears believing she is a murderer.

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Directed by Dan ReedWritten by Peter FlanneryGuest stars Tom Mison, Jemima Rooper, Clemency Burton-Hill, Matilda Sturridge, James Wilby, Peter Bowles, Lucy Liemann, Haydn Gwynne

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Episode 4

Appointment with Death

1h 37m7.6 / 10finale

On holiday in Jerusalem, Poirot hears about an archaeological expedition to Syria led by the eccentric Lord Boynton and his son Leonard, who believe they are on the track of the head of St John the Baptist. Drawn to visit the dig, Poirot meets Boynton's dominating, fabulously rich, American-born second wife. However, events are overtaken by the discovery of Lady Boynton's dead body and revelations about her fortune.

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Directed by Ashley PearceWritten by Guy AndrewsGuest stars Tom Riley, Tim Curry, Christina Cole, Elizabeth McGovern, Cheryl Campbell, Zoe Boyle, Emma Cunniffe, Angela Pleasence

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More about Agatha Christie's Poirot

Cast

David SuchetHercule Poirot
Tom RileyRaymond Boynton
Pauline MoranMiss Lemon
Hugh FraserCaptain Arthur Hastings
Lawrence McGrandles Jr.Simon Kelso
Philip JacksonChief Inspector James Harold Japp
Charles PembertonHarry Clarke
Beth GoddardSister Agnieszka

Credits

Written by
Clive Exton, Anthony Horowitz, Nick Dear

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
70
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • The Computer Film CompanyUnited Kingdom
  • Picture Partnership ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • Carnival FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • LWTUnited Kingdom
  • GBHUnited States

Themes

1930sbased on novel or bookbelgiandetectiveinvestigationmurder mysteryperiod dramaprivate detective