Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
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Agatha Christie's Poirot

8.2
Yr 1989
Rt 50m
Status Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
Series Brief

Overview

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.

Why fans love it

David Suchet defines this adaptation of the Belgian detective through rigorous attention to detail. Every mannerism contributes to a precise portrait of a man who prioritizes order and logic above all else. The 1930s setting is crafted with a focus on historical precision, grounding the theatrical nature of the crimes in a tangible, lived-in reality.

The pacing favors methodical intellectual exercises over kinetic action. Unlike many crime dramas that rely on adrenaline, this series prioritizes the slow accumulation of clues and the psychological dismantling of suspects. It creates an atmosphere where the brilliance of the investigator functions as the primary engine for each mystery. The result is a consistent, balanced exploration of human deception within a meticulously controlled environment.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Zoë Wanamaker
as Ariadne Oliver
6 episodes
David Suchet
as Hercule Poirot
70 episodes
Tom Riley
as Raymond Boynton
1 episode
Pauline Moran
as Miss Lemon
45 episodes
Hugh Fraser
as Captain Arthur Hastings
48 episodes
Lawrence McGrandles Jr.
as Simon Kelso
1 episode
Philip Jackson
as Chief Inspector James Harold Japp
47 episodes
Emily Blunt
as Linnet Ridgeway
1 episode
Alex Jennings
as Dr. Roberts
1 episode
Aidan Gillen
as Amyas Crale
1 episode
Brigit Forsyth
as Mrs. Todd
1 episode
Dermot Crowley
as Arthur Simpson
1 episode
Freda Dowie
as Eliza Dunn
1 episode
Antony Carrick
as Mr. Todd
1 episode
Katy Murphy
as Annie
1 episode
Tom Mison
as David Baker
1 episode
Aidan McArdle
as Stephen Norton
1 episode
Sasha Behar
as Pilar
1 episode
Rowena Cooper
as Sarah Siddaway
1 episode
Juliette Mole
as Jane Plenderleith
1 episode
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James Faulkner
as Major Eustace
1 episode
Gabrielle Blunt
as Mrs. Pierce
1 episode
Geoffrey Bateman
as Marcus Waverly
1 episode
Julia Chambers
as Ada Waverly
1 episode
Dominic Rougier
as Johnnie Waverly
1 episode
Carol Frazer
as Jessie Withers
1 episode
Sandra Freeman
as Miss Collins
1 episode
Robert Putt
as Rogers
1 episode
Richard Howard
as George Lorrimer
1 episode
Tony Aitken
as Tommy Pinner
1 episode
Charles Pemberton
as Stooge
2 episodes
Denys Hawthorne
as Bonnington
1 episode
Clifford Rose
as Makinson
1 episode
Hilary Mason
as Mrs. Hill
1 episode
Cheryl Hall
as Molly
1 episode
Suzanne Burden
as Patricia Matthews
1 episode
Nicholas Pritchard
as Donovan
1 episode
Robert Hines
as Jimmy
1 episode
Amanda Elwes
as Mildred
1 episode
Josie Lawrence
as Mrs. Grant
1 episode
Alan Partington
as Inspector Flint
1 episode
Angela Down
as Marjorie Gold
1 episode
Timothy Kightley
as Major Barnes
1 episode
Frances Low
as Pamela Lyall
1 episode
Jon Cartwright
as Commander Chantry
1 episode
Annie Lambert
as Valentine Chantry
1 episode
Peter Settelen
as Douglas Gold
1 episode
Melissa Greenwood
as Kitty Mooney
1 episode
Victoria Hasted
as Pamela Cregan
1 episode
Roger Hume
as General Forbes
1 episode
Ben Aris
as Captain Fowler
1 episode
Dorothea Phillips
as Nelly Morgan
1 episode
John Normington
as Colonel John Clapperton
1 episode
Beth Goddard
as Violet Wilson
2 episodes
Barbara Barnes
as Mrs Lester
2 episodes
Sean Pertwee
as Sir George Stubbs
2 episodes
John Carson
as Sir George Carrington
2 episodes
Haydn Gwynne
as Coco Courtenay
2 episodes
John Cording
as Jameson
2 episodes
Phyllida Law
as Lady Carrington
2 episodes
Nicholas Farrell
as Donald Fraser
2 episodes
Patrick Ryecart
as Charles
2 episodes
Pip Torrens
as Jeremy Cloade
2 episodes
Richard Bebb
as Newsreader (voice)
4 episodes
Philip Anthony
as Vicar
2 episodes
Frances Barber
as Lady Millicent
2 episodes
Richard Durden
as Pebmarsh
2 episodes
David Yelland
as George
8 episodes
Fenella Woolgar
as Miss Whittaker
2 episodes
Simon Shepherd
as Dr Rendell
2 episodes
Richard Lintern
as John Lake
2 episodes
Richard Hope
as Supt. Harold Spence
2 episodes
Catherine Russell
as Katrina Reiger
2 episodes
Ben Bazell
as Sergeant Beddoes
2 episodes
Beatie Edney
as Mary Cavendish
2 episodes
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Keywords

detective based on novel or book investigation private investigator period drama private detective united kingdom belgian murder mystery 1930s suspenseful
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Details

First Aired
January 08, 1989
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
50 minutes
Origin
GB
TMDB Votes
544