The Labours Of Hercule

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Appointment With Death May 18, 2025

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Adam and Frankie have an appointment with one of the most controversial episodes in the Poirot series... but why?

After Lady Boynton is found dead at an archaeological dig, Poirot must not only work out how the killing was carried out in full view of the camp, but also the motive. And the answers to both questions will prove somewhat horrifying...

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Third Girl May 04, 2025

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After Norma Restarick, a troubled young heiress with a traumatic past, tells Ariadne Oliver and Poirot that she thinks she may have killed someone, her ex-nanny is found dead from suicide. Is history repeating itself, or is there something far more sinister at play?

N.B. Since recording, tickets for our special screening of The Big Four + a Q&A with Philip Jackson and Peter Lydon have almost sold out! Grab yours now: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/poirot-at-the-riverside-the-big-four-special-guests-172722/

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Cat Among The Pigeons Apr 20, 2025

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School's out! At least for the unfortunate Meadowbank School For Girls, at which sinister events are taking place.

Amid a dangerous atmosphere of revolutions, rubies, scandals, secrets, and first day jitters, Poirot finds himself drawn into a dark mystery involving royalty, espionage, blackmail and death-by-javelin!

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Mrs McGinty's Dead Apr 06, 2025

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It's a soft-focus start to season eleven as Poirot is asked to solve the murder of a village charwoman. With a pair of photographs as the only clues and a village full of suspects, can Poirot get cut through to the real heart of the case and save an innocent man from the gallows?

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Meet Chief Inspector Japp: Philip Jackson In Conversation with Adam & Frankie Mar 24, 2025

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It's been a long time coming, but FINALLY, Frankie and Adam complete the Whitehaven Four Boxset and meet Inspector Japp himself - Philip Jackson!

Philip took time to chat about his favourite Poirot moments, the people and places he fell in love with during the making of TV's most iconic detective series, what it truly means to be a "boiled owl", how many pasties he got through whilst filming The Cornish Mystery, who Emily Japp really is, and the longstanding love affair between Agatha Christie's most famous detective and most lovable Chief Inspector...

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Taken At The Flood Mar 10, 2025

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It's an explosive end to season ten as Poirot comes face to face with the pure evil in this dark and devastating family drama. But can he cut through the noise to discover the truth at the heart of this mystery? Join Adam and Frankie as they get to know the Cloade family and enter their George era!

TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains some very dark themes that some may find upsetting. We highly recommend that you research this episode before watching.

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After The Funeral Feb 24, 2025

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What happened after the funeral to cause dotty Aunt Cora to be murdered with a hatchet? That's the fiendish question at the heart of this edition, as Adam and Frankie follow Poirot and a couple of absolute thirst traps around the hallowed Abernethie stately home in search of answers... Strap yourselves in for a classic Christie!

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Cards On The Table Feb 10, 2025

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We enter another new era as Poirot is joined by his dear friend and fan favourite, Ariadne Oliver, to solve a murder at a bridge party. When suspicious guests and secrets abound, can Poirot use the psychology of his little grey cells to cut the deck and play a winning hand?

BONUS: Listen to the very end of the episode to hear our full and honest event report from Poirot: The Affair at The Marylebone Theatre.

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The Mystery Of The Blue Train Jan 27, 2025

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It's all aboard for mystery and suspense this time as Poirot investigates the savage murder of an heiress on the famous Blue Train! With a gallery of suspects including a drunk ex, a mysterious femme fatale, a family of gold diggers, and a conman, will he be able to see through the steam, and choo-choose the villain amongst them...?

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The Hollow Jan 13, 2025

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Well hollow, mes amis! We're back to finish off season nine!

Another relaxing weekend is ruined for Poirot when he stumbles upon a perplexing murder scene of a philandering doctor at the neighbouring country house. His wife stands before him holding a revolver but it can't be that simple, can it? And what secrets are the other house guests hiding?

N.B. Apologies for the quality of Frankie's audio, but hopefully the jazzy outro music will make up for it!

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