Episode 1
It's 1933, and an older and greyer Hercule Poirot receives letters threatening murder. When no-one listens to his appeals, the once great detective must take matters into his own hands.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Next
Clip
-
![]()
"Who the hell are you?"
Duration: 02:14
Music Played
-
![]()
Al Bowlly
On The Sentimental Side
-
![]()
Woody Herman and His Orchestra
At The Woodchopper's Ball
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Hercule Poirot | John Malkovich |
| Inspector Crome | Rupert Grint |
| Franklin Clarke | Andrew Buchan |
| Cust | Eamon Farren |
| Donald Fraser | Jack Farthing |
| Lady Hermione Clarke | Tara Fitzgerald |
| Rose Marbury | Shirley Henderson |
| Megan Barnard | Bronwyn James |
| Thora Grey | Freya Mavor |
| Inspector Japp | Kevin McNally |
| Betty Barnard | Eve Austin |
| Lily Marbury | Anya Chalotra |
| Jenny Barnard | Lizzy McInnerny |
| Capstick | Suzanne Packer |
| Sergeant Yelland | Michael Shaeffer |
| Sir Carmichael Clarke | Christopher Villiers |
| Alice Asher | Tamzin Griffin |
| Vicar | Alan Bentley |
| Beautiful Young Man | Conrad McCroddan |
| Peter Asher | Ian Pirie |
| Detective Bunce | Shane Attwooll |
| Mrs Welk | Olwen May |
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Writer | Sarah Phelps |
| Producer | Farah Abushwesha |
| Director | Alex Gabassi |
| Production Company | Mammoth Screen |
| Production Company | Agatha Christie Productions Limited |
| Executive Producer | Basi Akpabio |
| Executive Producer | James Prichard |
| Executive Producer | Sarah Phelps |
| Executive Producer | Damien Timmer |
| Executive Producer | Helen Ziegler |
| Executive Producer | Elizabeth Kilgarriff |
Broadcast
- Boxing Day 2018 21:00
Featured in...
![]()
Classic & Period Drama
Be transported back in time through these compelling period drama pieces.
![]()
Celebrating Agatha Christie
A celebration of the queen of crime writers and her most famous characters.
![]()
Drama & Soaps
Popular, gripping, unmissable... Your favourite Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One dramas to watch at your leisure.
![]()
Your Winter Watchlist
Snuggle up, grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in the best selection of wintry Drama
![]()
Christmas Drama
Snuggle up, grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in a mellow festive Drama
![]()
Super Sleuths and Murder Mysteries
Classic sleuthing and detective series to test your crime-solving skills this Christmas.
![]()
The Detective Files
Delve into six decades of the best detective and crime dramas from the archives.
![]()
Murder Mysteries and Cracking Cases
Channel your inner super sleuth. Follow the clues and be immersed in riveting mysteries
![]()
Spies, Sleuths and Suspense
Subterfuge plots, super sleuths and maverick detectives, versus criminal masterminds.
10 surprising things we’ve detected about Agatha Christie
The author’s life was often as exciting as one of her books.