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Agatha Christie's Poirot
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Based on the world-famous detective novels, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S POIROT is brought lovingly to life in this stunning collection of hour-long murder mysteries. From England to the Mediterranean, Poirot pits his wits against killers and kidnappers, murderers and plotters, and thieves and traitors in a compelling compendium of crime. The series stars David Suchet (The In-Laws; Henry VIII; Executive Decision), Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson and Pauline Moran. The Poirot series will challenge the "little grey cells" of mystery lovers everywhere who will be delighted to follow once again the adventures of one of television's most beloved sleuths.



Upcoming Episodes
08:00 PM
The Veiled Lady
Episode # 203

In London's famous Burlington Arcade a man grabs a handful of jewels and flees. A bored Poirot is meanwhile musing on becoming a master criminal himself. At her request, he meets Lady Millicent Castle Vaugh who explains that she is soon to marry the Duke of Southshire but is being blackmailed by an ex-lover. Poirot now has the excuse he needs to realize his criminal ambitions and proceeds to break into the suspected blackmailer's flat.

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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Length : 49 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
Episode # 206

Wealthy banker Matthew Davenheim leaves his country mansion to walk to the post office after tea and is never seen again. He was expected to meet his colleague, Lowen, but Lowen sees no one on his walk from the station to Davenheim's house. Inspector Japp wagers that Poirot will not be able to solve the mystery without leaving his apartment which, much to the Belgian detective's disgust, he is currently sharing with a parrot.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT
08:00 PM
The Lost Mine
Episode # 204

While Poirot is checking his account, the chairman of his bank is waiting for a Chinese man who is expected to sell the bank a map showing the location of a lost silver mine. When Mr. Wu Ling is found dead near the Red Dragon Casino at the docks, Inspector Japp becomes excited at the prospect of breaking a drug ring he has been pursuing for several years. Poirot is certain they are dealing with more than gangland crime.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
Double Sin
Episode # 207

Hastings is disturbed by Poirot's talk of retiring and suggests they take a short holiday in the Northwest of England. On a day trip to Lake Windermere, Hastings is very taken with fellow passenger Mary Durrant who confides that she is carrying valuable antiques which she intends to sell to a client. When the antiques are stolen en route Hastings takes charge - the newly retired Poirot affecting complete disinterest in the theft.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT
08:00 PM
The Cornish Mystery
Episode # 205

Much to Poirot's chagrin, he arrives too late in Cornwall to prevent Mrs. Pengelley's death. She had asked for his help, suspecting her dentist husband to be poisoning her so that he could marry his young assistant. After conducting preliminary interviews, Poirot is sure that Mrs. Pengelley was not murdered by her husband and sets about finding the real killer.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Length : 48 min
MPT2
08:00 PM
The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim
Episode # 206

Wealthy banker Matthew Davenheim leaves his country mansion to walk to the post office after tea and is never seen again. He was expected to meet his colleague, Lowen, but Lowen sees no one on his walk from the station to Davenheim's house. Inspector Japp wagers that Poirot will not be able to solve the mystery without leaving his apartment which, much to the Belgian detective's disgust, he is currently sharing with a parrot.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
Episode # 208

Hercule Poirot meets a young couple who cannot believe their luck in finding a fashionable London flat for a nominal rent. Poirot is intrigued and decides to uncover the mystery of the cheap flat by pretending to move into the same block. This move unwittingly involves Christie's charmingly eccentric hero in an undercover FBI investigation into the recovery of secret submarine plans stolen by the mafia.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT
08:00 PM
Double Sin
Episode # 207

Hastings is disturbed by Poirot's talk of retiring and suggests they take a short holiday in the Northwest of England. On a day trip to Lake Windermere, Hastings is very taken with fellow passenger Mary Durrant who confides that she is carrying valuable antiques which she intends to sell to a client. When the antiques are stolen en route Hastings takes charge - the newly retired Poirot affecting complete disinterest in the theft.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
The Kidnapped Prime Minister
Episode # 209

Poirot is called in at the highest level when the British Prime Minister is kidnapped in France en route to a disarmament conference. The kidnap has been preceded by a gun attack on the PM as he traveled down on the boat train after seeing the King at Windsor. With only 32 hours to go before the conference is due to start, Poirot confounds the government by refusing to cross the channel and pursuing his investigation in England.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT
08:00 PM
The Adventure of the Cheap Flat
Episode # 208

Hercule Poirot meets a young couple who cannot believe their luck in finding a fashionable London flat for a nominal rent. Poirot is intrigued and decides to uncover the mystery of the cheap flat by pretending to move into the same block. This move unwittingly involves Christie's charmingly eccentric hero in an undercover FBI investigation into the recovery of secret submarine plans stolen by the mafia.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
The Adventure of the Western Star
Episode # 210

Poirot's compatriot, famous film star Marie Marvelle, shows him letters demanding the return of her magnificent diamond, the 'Western Star.' Despite Poirot's protests, Marie is determined to keep hold of the diamond so that she can wear it at a weekend house party at Yardley Chase. Lady Yardley owns the companion jewel, the 'Eastern Star,' and Marie is determined not to be outshone. But before this glittering occasion can take place, both diamonds are stolen.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT
08:00 PM
The Kidnapped Prime Minister
Episode # 209

Poirot is called in at the highest level when the British Prime Minister is kidnapped in France en route to a disarmament conference. The kidnap has been preceded by a gun attack on the PM as he traveled down on the boat train after seeing the King at Windsor. With only 32 hours to go before the conference is due to start, Poirot confounds the government by refusing to cross the channel and pursuing his investigation in England.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
Episode # 101

Poirot is un-enthusiastic when a Mrs. Todd asks him to find her a cook. He is positively insulted when she proceeds to dismiss him from the case with a one guinea fee for his services. There's no mystery too small for Hercule Poirot, and once he agrees to take on a case he sees it through to a conclusion. Poirot has also realized that there is a great deal more to the cook's disappearance than meets the eye.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT
08:00 PM
The Adventure of the Western Star
Episode # 210

Poirot's compatriot, famous film star Marie Marvelle, shows him letters demanding the return of her magnificent diamond, the 'Western Star.' Despite Poirot's protests, Marie is determined to keep hold of the diamond so that she can wear it at a weekend house party at Yardley Chase. Lady Yardley owns the companion jewel, the 'Eastern Star,' and Marie is determined not to be outshone. But before this glittering occasion can take place, both diamonds are stolen.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT2
08:00 PM
The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
Episode # 101

Poirot is un-enthusiastic when a Mrs. Todd asks him to find her a cook. He is positively insulted when she proceeds to dismiss him from the case with a one guinea fee for his services. There's no mystery too small for Hercule Poirot, and once he agrees to take on a case he sees it through to a conclusion. Poirot has also realized that there is a great deal more to the cook's disappearance than meets the eye.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT2
08:00 PM
Murder in the Mews
Episode # 102

Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson) turns to Poirot for assistance with his investigation into the apparent suicide of a beautiful young woman. The gun was found in her left hand, but the deceased is generally believed to have been right-handed. Was she in fact murdered by a sinister blackmailer? To the despair of keen golfer Hastings (Hugh Fraser), complete novice Poirot insists they play a round together. But Poirot has an ulterior motive- he is watching someone on the golf course.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
08:00 PM
The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly
Episode # 103

Poirot is called in to investigate a series of kidnap threats against the three-year-old son of a wealthy aristocrat. However, once installed at Waverly Court, Poirot becomes suspicious about the child's parents especially when the servants are suddenly dismissed. The absence of a cook forces Poirot and Hastings to look elsewhere for a decent meal, which in turn leads to vital information about the planned kidnap.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Length : 50 min
MPT2
08:00 PM
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Episode # 104

Poirot is dining out at a London chop house one evening when eminent artist Henry Gasgcoine enters the restaurant for his customary dinner. The next morning, Poirot is intrigued to read in the newspaper that the painter has been found dead. When a post-mortem reveals that Gasgcoine died after eating only a little food, Poirot concludes he has been murdered and that it was actually the killer he saw in the restaurant.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Length : 51 min
MPT2
06:00 PM
Peril at End House - Part 1
Episode # 201

Poirot and Hastings are holidaying in Cornwall when they meet the beautiful Nick Buckley, who has three near fatal accidents within a very short space of time. Intrigued, Poirot talks to Nick's friends who are loath to believe her stories of murder attempts.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, June 30, 2013
Length : 51 min
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