Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20050905 | 20240219 (BBC7) 20240220 (BBC7) | It's 1916 and in a quiet English village, Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings become joyously re-acquainted. But beneath the seeming tranquillity, murder is brewing... Starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie's whodunnit , first published in 1920. Dramatised in five parts by Michael Bakewell Emily - Jill Balcon Alfred - Hugh Dickson John - Sean Arnold Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John. Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt. |
| 02 | 20050912 | 20240220 (BBC7) 20240221 (BBC7) | In the blistering summer heat, tensions are mounting at Styles Court. It will not be long before Captain Hastings has to call upon the services of Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Emily - Jill Balcon Alfred - Hugh Dickson John - Sean Arnold Cynthia/Annie - Annabelle Dowler Dr Bauerstein - Robert Portal Mr Wells - Richard Syms Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae. Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae. Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams. |
| 03 | 20050919 | 20240221 (BBC7) 20240222 (BBC7) | Emily Inglethorp has suddenly died - apparently of strychnine poisoning. Captain Hastings has asked the Belgian sleuth to investigate - and there's a visit from Detective Inspector Japp of Scotland Yard. Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Japp - Philip Jackson Alfred - Hugh Dickson John - Sean Arnold Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler The Coroner - Peter Howell Dr Bauerstein - Robert Portal Mr Mace - Harry Myers Summerhayes/Rustic - Don McCorkindale The coroner's inquest raises awkward questions, and Inglethorpe incriminates himself. The coroner's inquest raises awkward questions, and Inglethorpe incriminates himself. Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams. |
| 04 | 20050926 | 20240222 (BBC7) 20240223 (BBC7) | Hercule Poirot, Captain Hastings and Detective Inspector Japp have become heavily involved with the mystery case. But everyone in the household has an alibi for the time of the murder... Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Japp - Philip Jackson John - Sean Arnold Mr Phillips - Ioan Meredith Sir Ernest - Michael Mears Costumier's Assistant - Richard Katz An arrest is made. A court case begins. Things go from bad to worse for John and Lawrence. An arrest is made. A court case begins. Things go from bad to worse for John and Lawrence. Stars John Moffatt and Sean Arnold. |
| 05 | 20051003 | 20240223 (BBC7) 20240224 (BBC7) | Captain Hastings and Detective Inspector Japp are bewildered by the antics of the Belgian sleuth. Hercule Poirot rushes back to Styles Court in a state of great excitement.. Conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunnit. Starring John Moffatt. Dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Japp - Philip Jackson Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler Alfred - Hugh Dickson Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court. Captain Hastings and Detective Inspector Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court. Stars John Moffatt. |