Hugh Fraser

Famed private eye Hercule Poirot tackles international intrigue and espionage in this classic Agatha Christie mystery.

Framed in the doorway of Hercule Poirot's bedroom stands an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man stares for a moment, then he sways and falls. Who is he? Is he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what is the significance of the figure 4, scribbled over and over again

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"Let us see, Mr. Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be." There's a serial killer on the loose, working his way through the alphabet and the whole country is in a state of panic. A is for Mrs. Ascher in Andover, B is for Betty Barnard in Bexhill, C is for Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston. With each murder, the killer is getting more confident--but leaving a trail of deliberate clues to taunt the proud Hercule Poirot might just prove to be the...

A blinding snowstormand a homicidal maniactraps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this decpetively simple set-up, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, whic, in turn, would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history. From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection...

Agatha Christie₂s beloved Belgian detective returns in these four feature-length mysteries from the hit series. Set amid the unparalleled elegance of the Art Deco era, these beautifully remastered adaptations star David Suchet as the peerless Hercule Poirot. With a little help from his friends, Captain Hastings, Chief Inspector Japp, and Miss Lemon, Poirot unravels the most tangled cases with flair and finesse.

Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a murder on a film set and consults a man on a dream involving a murder

A popular dentist is gunned down and a broken shoe buckle is the key to solving the murder.

Three episodes of the impeccably turned-out diminutive Belgian sleuth. With the his razor sharp mind and the aid of the affabel Captain Hastings, Poirot unravels the thorniest cases without mussing a hair of his famously sculpted mustache. Set in the elegance of 1930's England, the series also includes Chief Inspector Japp and Miss Lemon.

"Cast, crew, and an array of experts explore the widespread appeal of Agatha Christie's famed detective. Featuring interviews with stars David Suchet, Philip Jackson, Hugh Fraser and Pauline Moran, as well as longtime producer Brian Eastman, director Ed Bennett, writer Anthony Horowitz, and many others"-- Container.

Three hour-long mysteries. "The kidnapped prime minister": Poirot is called to solve the case when Britain's prime minister vanishes on the eve of important international negotiations. "The adventure of the western star": Poirot is called to investigate when a Belgian film star's priceless diamond disappears after she receives threatening letters. "How does your garden grow?" : An alleged Communist conspiracy casts suspicion on the Russian servant...

Poirot and Hastings go on holiday at a French seaside resort. The famous detective is soon recognized and is quickly drawn into a case of abduction and murder. Challenged by an arrogant French detective, Poirot stakes his reputation on his superior sluething skills.