Agatha Christie's Poirot
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. Starring David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson and Pauline Moran, the series challenges the "little grey cells" of mystery lovers everywhere as they follow once again the adventures of one of television's most beloved sleuths.
Agatha Christie's Poirot Previous Broadcasts
The Tragedy at Marsden Manor (Episode #305)
KQED Plus: Mon, Jul 29, 2013 -- 8:00 PM
In his remote country house Jonathan Maltravers is recovering from an ulcer with the help of his much younger wife Susan. When one of the staff finds her husband's body under an oak tree, Susan swears that a ghost who haunts the tree is responsible. Poirot and Hastings are staying at a nearby hotel working on another case. Called to Marsdon Manor, Poirot soon deduces that Maltravers did not die of natural or supernatural causes!
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Jul 30, 2013 -- 2:00 AM
Wasps' Nest (Episode #304)
KQED Plus: Mon, Jul 22, 2013 -- 8:00 PM
Captain Hastings finds intrigue and mystery in the picture when he experiments with a new camera at a garden fete he visits with Poirot and Inspector Japp. The Belgian sleuth is soon caught up in a tale of jealousy, revenge .... and wasps .... while Japp ends up in hospital with appendicitis.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Sun, Jul 28, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
- KQED Plus: Tue, Jul 23, 2013 -- 2:00 AM
The Plymouth Express (Episode #303)
KQED Plus: Sun, Jul 21, 2013 -- 3:00 PM
When young heiress Florence Halliday is murdered en route to Plymouth the chief suspects are a couple of known gold-diggers: her reprobate ex-husband Rupert, and recent French admirer the Comte de la Rochefour. Poirot and Hastings retrace Florence's train journey to the West Country. A last siting of Florence seeking an evening paper provides Poirot with the clue he needs to solve her murder.
How Does Your Garden Grow (Episode #301)
KQED Plus: Mon, Jul 1, 2013 -- 8:00 PM
When elderly Amelia Barrowby is poisoned in her home, the obvious culprit seems to be her companion Katrina. Poirot and Hastings had met Amelia at the Chelsea Flower Show earlier that summer where a rose had been named after the great detective. Poirot hurries to Ameila's home where his new found interest in gardening pays off when he spots something fishy in Amelia's garden border.
Repeat Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Tue, Jul 2, 2013 -- 2:00 AM