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The Murder Of Roger Ackroyd

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 This is the story that made Agatha Christie famous, and which was also one of her own favourites. It begins when the wealthy Mrs Farrars is found dead of an apparent overdose, one year after the death of her husband. The villagers of King's Abbot are suspicious, for local rumour has it that she poisoned her husband and was in love with Roger Ackroyd. Was it suicide, brought on by a guilty conscience, or could she have been murdered? When Ackroyd is found stabbed to death the following day, there is little to go on. Anyone in the house could be the culprit - Ackroyd's niece, Flora; Raymond, Ackroyd's secretary; or even Parker, the butler. The prime suspect, however, is Roger Ackroyd's stepson, Paton, who has disappeared and is known to have gambling debts. Luckily, one of the newest residents of King's Abbott, who has retired to the village to cultivate marrows, is none other than the redoubtable Monsieur Hercule Poirot... This ingenious mystery is brought to life with a full cast including John Woodvine, Diana Olsson and Deryck Guyler. Amateur Sleuths Crime Thrillers Dramatisations Entertainment & Performing Arts Mystery Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives
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i actually managed to figure this one out before the end your going to love the twist.

exceptional!

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Worth listening again, and again. Well cast and keeping the plot twist well hidden until the end.

BBC radio adaptation at its best

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This was one of Agatha's masterpieces, dramatised so beautifully. As an author who adapted their own works, I can't help wondering if she would have enjoyed this version of her story too.

Wonderful

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This is another superb Agatha Christie. Marrows, Village Gossip, Jealousy, and Murder ! A well presented play fabulously performed by a professional cast of well known names.

Hercule Poirot who is trying to be retired and spends his time in his garden with his lovely marrows, one of which he throws and lands onto his neighbours lawn. Superb old fashioned wit takes us through this excellent murder mystery.

I have 'all' of these wonderful Christie Radio Plays in my collection. They are so good that I find myself listening to each and everyone over & over. A very enjoyable way to relax and spend a cosy few hours.


Another Fabulous Christie ❤️

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wooden narrator takes edge off one of the greats. Agatha Christie wrote five or six true classics and this is one.

wooden narrator takes edge off one of the greats

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