Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20050905 | 20140421 (BBC7) 20140422 (BBC7) 20160704 (BBC7) 20160705 (BBC7) 20210118 (BBC7) 20210119 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 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... Agatha Christie's whodunnit starring John Moffatt. Thriller first published in 1902. Dramatised in five parts by Michael Bakewell Hercule Poirot - John Moffatt Hastings - Simon Williams Evie - Nichola McAuliffe Emily - Jill Balcon Alfred - Hugh Dickson John - Sean Arnold Mary - Susan Jameson Lawrence - Nicholas Boulton Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler Dorcas - Hilda Schroder Original music composed by Tom Smail. Director: Enyd Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John. Whodunit series with Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth. Captain Hastings recalls his first case with Hercule Poirot, thanks to old pal John. Agatha Christie whodunnit with John Moffatt. Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt. |
| 02 | 20050912 | 20140422 (BBC7) 20140423 (BBC7) 20160705 (BBC7) 20160706 (BBC7) 20210119 (BBC7) 20210120 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 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. Hercule Poirot - John Moffatt Hastings - Simon Williams Emily - Jill Balcon Alfred - Hugh Dickson John - Sean Arnold Mary - Susan Jameson Lawrence - Nicholas Boulton Cynthia/Annie - Annabelle Dowler Dorcas - Hilda Schroder Evie - Nichola McAuliffe Dr Bauerstein - Robert Portal Mr Wells - Richard Syms Original music composed by Tom Smail. Director: Enyd Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae. Whodunit series with Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth. Poirot begins his first investigation with Hastings, and proves a stickler for minutiae. Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams. Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt. |
| 03 | 20050919 | 20140423 (BBC7) 20140424 (BBC7) 20160706 (BBC7) 20160707 (BBC7) 20210120 (BBC7) 20210121 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 20220912 (BBC7) 20240221 (BBC7) 20240222 (BBC7) | Emily Inglethorp has suddenly died - apparently of strychnine poisoning. Captain Hastings has asked Hercule Poirot 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. Hercule Poirot - John Moffatt Hastings - Simon Williams Japp - Philip Jackson Alfred - Hugh Dickson Evie - Nichola McAuliffe John - Sean Arnold Mary - Susan Jameson Lawrence - Nicholas Boulton Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler Dorcas - Hilda Schroder The Coroner - Peter Howell Dr Bauerstein - Robert Portal Mr Mace - Harry Myers Summerhayes/Rustic - Don McCorkindale Original music composed by Tom Smail. Director: Enyd Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. The coroner's inquest raises awkward questions, and Inglethorpe incriminates himself. Whodunit series with Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth. The coroner's inquest raises awkward questions, and Inglethorpe incriminates himself. Stars John Moffatt and Simon Williams. Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt. |
| 04 | 20050926 | 20140424 (BBC7) 20140425 (BBC7) 20160707 (BBC7) 20160708 (BBC7) 20210121 (BBC7) 20210122 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 20220912 (BBC7) 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. Hercule Poirot - John Moffatt Hastings - Simon Williams Japp - Philip Jackson John - Sean Arnold Mary - Susan Jameson Lawrence - Nicholas Boulton Evie - Nichola McAuliffe Dorcas - Hilda Schroder Mr Phillips - Ioan Meredith Sir Ernest - Michael Mears Costumier's Assistant - Richard Katz Original music composed by Tom Smail. Director: Enyd Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. An arrest is made. A court case begins. Things go from bad to worse for John and Lawrence. Whodunit series with Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth. An arrest is made. A court case begins. Things go from bad to worse for John and Lawrence. Stars John Moffatt and Sean Arnold. Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt. |
| 05 | 20051003 | 20140425 (BBC7) 20140426 (BBC7) 20160708 (BBC7) 20160709 (BBC7) 20210122 (BBC7) 20210123 (BBC7) 20220911 (BBC7) 20220912 (BBC7) 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. Hercule Poirot - John Moffatt Hastings - Simon Williams Japp - Philip Jackson Mary - Susan Jameson Evie - Nichola McAuliffe Cynthia - Annabelle Dowler Dorcas - Hilda Schroder Lawrence - Nicholas Boulton Alfred - Hugh Dickson Original music composed by Tom Smail. Director: Enyd Williams First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2005. Captain Hastings and DI Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court. Whodunit series with Agatha Christie's Belgian sleuth. Captain Hastings and Detective Inspector Japp are bewildered by Hercule Poirot's antics at Styles Court. Stars John Moffatt. Conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunit starring John Moffatt. |