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Agatha Christie Dumb Witness

(4,752 Sterne; 238 Bewertungen)

Agatha Christie's Dumb Witness [Poirot] Dramatised by Michael Bakewell   1/2 One morning, Hercule Poirot's post includes a distressing communication from an elderly spinster seeking his help, but not saying why.   What intrigues him most is that the letter was written two months ago.   He persuades Captain Hastings that they must investigate immediately.   Hercule Poirot: John Moffatt Captain Hastings: Simon Williams Miss Lawson: Joanna David Theresa Arundell: Tracy Wiles Charles Arundell: Ifan Meredith Ellen: Elizabeth Proud Miss Peabody: Rosalind Knight Dr Grainger: Sam Dale Bob the dog: Richard Beadsmoore Music: Tom Small Producer/Director: Enyd Williams Afternoon Play: First broadcast: Thu 7th Dec 2006 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM 2/2 Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings are now on the trail of murder. And a little wire-haired terrier is proving very helpful in their deliberations.   Hercule Poirot: John Moffatt Hastings: Simon Williams Miss Lawson: Joanna David Bella Tanios: Becky Hindley Dr Tanios: Sam Dale Theresa Arundell: Tracy Wiles Charles Arundell: Ifan Meredith Chemist: Damlan Lynch Bob the dog: Richard Beadsmoore Afternoon Play: First broadcast:  Fri 8th Dec 2006 14:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM An elderly spinster has been poisoned in her country home. Everyone blamed Emily’s accident on a rubber ball left on the stairs by her frisky terrier.   But the more she thought about her fall, the more convinced she became that one of her relatives was trying to kill her.   On April 17th she wrote her suspicions in a letter to Hercule Poirot.   Mysteriously he didn’t receive the letter until June 28th… by which time Emily was already dead.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

Dumb Witness - 1 of 2

43:48

Dumb Witness - 2 of 2

44:09

Bewertungen

(4,5 Sterne)

Very entertaining. Well done, encapsulated version of the book. All important plot details were included. Actors did an excellent job portraying the various characters. Poirot and Hastings were great.

(5 Sterne)

Absolutely wonderful! Loved every minute of it. Adore Agatha Christie. Poirot is my favorite character. Thank you.

(3 Sterne)

I have never listened to such a type of audio book. It was really interesting experience.

good choice

(5 Sterne)

more complex plot than usual. loved the acting, especially the dog.

great little story

(5 Sterne)

true Agatha Christie, just wish it was longer!

cute radio drama

(4,5 Sterne)

worth a listen but not two.