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  • Poirot's Finest Cases

  • Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations
  • By: Agatha Christie
  • Narrated by: Full Cast, John Moffat
  • Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,779 ratings)
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Poirot's Finest Cases

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: Full Cast,John Moffat
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Summary

John Moffatt stars as the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. 

"The ABC Murders": A chilling letter sets the sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. 

"After the Funeral": A wealthy businessman is dead, and his sister thinks it was murder. 

"Death on the Nile": Poirot is in Egypt when a chilling murder takes place. 

"Peril at End House": Whilst on holiday, the sleuth encounters a young woman, a hat, and a bullet. 

"The Murder of Roger Ackroyd": Mrs Farrars is found dead, one year after the death of her husband. 

"Murder on the Orient Express": Poirot is aboard a snowbound train when a passenger is found murdered. 

"Three Act Tragedy": Poirot is one of the guests at a party when a clergyman dies whilst sipping a cocktail. 

"The Mysterious Affair at Styles": Poirot and Captain Hastings become re-acquainted in a quiet English village in 1916. 

These BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations showcase eight of the finest cases in Hercule Poirot's career. Based on the original novels by Agatha Christie, they feature a cast of outstanding actors playing an array of likely suspects.... 

Starring: John Moffat, Simon Williams, Nichola McAuliffe, Jill Balcon, Hugh Dickson, Sean Arnold, Susan Jameson, Nichols Boulton, Philip Jackson, Annabelle Dowler, Hilda Schroder, George Cole, Gemma Saunders, Andrew Wincott, Terence Edmond, Bryan Pringle, David Thorpe, Elizabeth Conboy, Rosemary Leach, Donald Sinden, Stratford Johns, Tom George, Sylvia Syms, Sian Phillips, Francesca Annia, Frank Windsor, Peter Polycarpu, Desmond Llewelyn, Andre Maranne, Siriol Jenkins, Kate Binchy, Joss Ackland

©2014 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2014 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

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Great but...

Why oh why do Audible seem to be incapable of producing box sets which tell you where you are? There are 8 stories & all we get is Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3 etc. What happens if the listener wants to listen to, for example, Murder in The Orient Express first?
It is ridiculous not to break up a box set into the actual stories, or at least to give The listener a clue!
The performances themselves are excellent, but I cannot give 5 stars due to the impossibility of choosing which story one listens to.

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Fantastic,but why not compiled in broadcast order?

Whilst you don’t need to listen to Agatha Christie’s ‘Poirot’ particularly in any set order, I do wonder why these two collections have been organised so randomly. Is there any reason to their order? It isn’t in book or broadcast order. The first set contain the better stories and are more recently dramatised.

[Book number - Year published] Name [Date broadcast by BBC]

Poirot’s Finest Cases:

[13 1936] The ABC Murders [BBC 2000]
[31 1953] After the Funeral [BBC 1999]
[17 1937] Death on the Nile [BBC 1997]
[04 1926] The Murder of Roger Ackroyd [BBC 1987]
[10 1934] Murder on the Orient Express [BBC 1992]
[01 1920] The Mysterious Affair at Styles [BBC 2005]
[08 1932] Peril at End House [BBC 2000]
[11 1935] Three Act Tragedy [BBC 2002]

More of Poirot’s Finest Cases:

[24 1941] Evil Under the Sun [BBC 1998]
[22 1940] Sad Cypress [BBC 1992]
[14 1936] Murder in Mesopotamia [BBC 1994]
[09 1933] Lord Edgware Dies [BBC 1992]
[39 1969] Hallowe’en Party [BBC 1992]
[02 1923] Murder on the Links [BBC 1990]
[25 1942] Five Little pigs [BBC 1994]

Expect there will be a third, and possibly a fourth, compilation as there are a further 10 Poirot stories dramatised by BBC Radio featuring John Moffatt.


[Anybody notice the incorrect spelling of John Moffatt’s name on the ‘More’ compilation?]

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As good as David Suchet is on the TV

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I have always loved Poirot on TV and John Moffat plays the role fantastically well - despite knowing the stories I am always drawn into the plots and drama

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Excellent Value for your Credit

Would you listen to Poirot's Finest Cases again? Why?

Of course. It's an excellent way to while away an hour or so listening to one of the Plays. 8 to choose from. Each story begins at the odd numbered chapters, so easy to choose the one you want.

What did you like best about this story?

8 Dramatiastions to choose from with the proverbial 'Jewel in the Crown' being, 'Murder on the Orient Express'. How can you go wrong.
I have long enjoyed BBC Dramatisations and these deliver the usual expected quality.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Maybe not all 8 stories in one sitting but certainly at least 1 story per sitting.

Any additional comments?

An engaging listen. The stories are brought to life by the music and effects as well as the actors

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Enchanting Comforting Enjoyable

Firstly this is fabulous value for money and the acting in each one is charming and engaging.
The word of Poirot and Captain Hastings need little introduction. However the magic and charm never fades. I can only recommend this audio dramatisation with out reserve. It is comforting uplifting and somehow safe.

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absolutely perfect

all the cast was remarkable! it felt like I was actually there! loved it ! Totally recomend it for all Agatha fans!

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A smorgasbord of delight

Would you consider the audio edition of Poirot's Finest Cases to be better than the print version?

While nothing quite compares to the joy of curling up with an Agatha Christie paperback, these dramatised versions of her magnificent characters and plots comes pretty damn close.
The performances effectively explore both the sublime and ridiculous (in the best way!) elements that drive each of these stories home. They add just enough 'tongue-in-cheek' to drive the story and glamour to perfectly capture the ambiance of interwar splendour.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My enduring love for Captain Hastings is only deepened by the fantastic performance of Simon Williams, who captured his sweet naïveté without slipping into buffoonery.

Have you listened to any of John Moffat and Full Cast ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have listened to many of John Moffat's performances as Poirot. I enjoy the way that he not only shows the characters admirable qualities but also his irascibility and foibles.
I was also pleased to hear casts that included many of my favourite voices on the radio and felt that they all excelled themselves. These dramatisations more than hold their weight with similar works by the cast.

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Poirot on tap

Loved these radio adaptations and great to have a collection - Poirot on tap. Comfort listening at its best. More please.

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Best buy!

If you only buy one audiobook on audible, this is the one I'd recommend. All storys beautifully dramatised and gripping. I have listened to it countless times. Just wonderful!

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little grey cells

some detective fun, great whilst out walking, can't beat Poirot! He is his biggest fan!

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