All About Agatha Christie

Collector and scholar David Morris discusses collecting Agatha Christie memorabilia, focusing on rare first editions, book production changes, historical book images, theatrical ventures, signature traits, and book cover designs. The podcast explores the passion for collecting Christie items, value in Charlie Watts collection, and previews future episodes.

Discussing the portrayal of American characters in Agatha Christie's works, exploring their diversity from wealthy and overbearing to kind and modest. Unveiling interesting parallels in the novels, LGBTQIA+ representation, and acts of kindness and rejection at a casino. Delving into historical insights and the American influence on Christie's storytelling.

Long-time friend of the podcast, Jamie Bernthal, joins in on a lively discussion about 'gay' characters in Agatha Christie's works. They explore the representation of LGBTQ+ characters like Christopher Wren, Mrs. Hinchcliffe, and Miss Murgatroyd, highlighting the subtle and nuanced portrayals of same-sex relationships in Christie's mysteries. The conversation also delves into speculations about the sexual orientation of other characters, touching on themes of gender, queer theory, and societal norms in literary analysis.

Guest Karen Robinson discusses the discovery of a rare Agatha Christie artifact from her early writing days during World War I. Topics include Christie's experiences as a nurse, the influence of poisons on her mysteries, a chilling encounter inspiring a murder mystery, and her musical aspirations. The episode also hints at upcoming episodes focusing on gay characters in Christie's works for Pride Month.

An entertaining dive into the world of Agatha Christie adaptations, ranking the best actors who brought Monsieur Poirot and Miss Marple to life on screen. From unique portrayals in Japanese anime to iconic performances by actors like David Suchet and Margaret Rutherford, this episode explores the nuances of each detective's on-screen representation.

Saturday, April 27th is Independent Bookstore Day here in the United States, and what better way to celebrate than with this live interview from my book tour last week at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan?! Special thanks to Elizabeth Bosscher for conducting this interview. I had such a great time sitting down with her. If you'd like to visit or learn more about Schuler Books, which has four locations in Michigan, click here. Please visit and subscribe to the podcast's Patreon page by clicking here. Click here to purchase tickets for my upcoming panel at the Agatha Christie Festival. You can buy my debut mystery novel, The Busy Body, at your bookseller of choice (though please do opt for an indie if you possibly can!) in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and New Zealand.

Andrew Winans, director of an off-Broadway production of Agatha Christie's The Hollow, talks about unique audience engagement, set design challenges, crucial scene analysis, and the art of clue presentation in the podcast.

Next week's episode will be a discussion with Andrew Winans, the director of an upcoming Off-Broadway production of The Hollow, a play written by Agatha Christie, based on her novel. If you are interested in attending this production, which runs from 13-21 April in New York, go ahead and click here. And my East Coast/Midwest tour of the United States for The Busy Body is about to begin! Click here for more details. I hope to see some of you very soon--in person!

Exploring the intriguing plot of a play with blackmail schemes and past secrets, alongside a detailed analysis of Agatha Christie's short story 'The Actress,' focusing on themes of identity and impersonation. Hear about upcoming mystery novel tours, YA mystery recommendations, and screen adaptations of Christie's works.

A discussion on ranking Agatha Christie adaptations with Teresa Peschel, critiques on inaccuracies in naval film adaptations, comparing 'Death on the Nile' and 'Evil Under the Sun,' dissecting flaws in 'Appointment with Death,' analyzing Miss Marple's reaction to a murder, and exploring non-English language adaptations.