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All About Agatha Christie

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Aug 17, 2018 • 52min

And Then There Were 41: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Part 2 (The Films)

And then it was time to talk about the film adaptations (and one televised adaptation, too). We were lucky enough to have Dr. Mark Aldridge, author of Agatha Christie on Screen, back on the podcast for an interview about the many films based on this novel. We hope you enjoy... and that you also forgive us the telephonic tinniness of our voices. Alas, we could not fly to England to interview Mark in person. Maybe next year?
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Aug 10, 2018 • 1h 16min

And Then There Were 41: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Part 1 (The Text)

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the controversial history of Agatha Christie's novel 'And Then There Were None' and the changes made by publishers to remove offensive content. They analyze the nature of the book and introduce the character of Mr. Justice Lawrence Wargrave. The podcast also focuses on the introduction of various characters heading to Soldier Island and the rising tensions and murders. The hosts delve into clues and hints, critique Wargrave's explanations, and discuss the plot mechanics, credibility, and characters in the book. They also explore the setting and tone of the story, praising the stylistic perspective and highlighting the eerie feeling created by the modern house on the island.
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Aug 3, 2018 • 36min

Of Mice and Misogyny: The Manhood of Edward Robinson by Agatha Christie

We found quite a bit to mull over with regard to our titular character, that romance novel-reading, trivia contest-winning, accidental jewel-thieving Edward Robinson. Does he secure his, ahem, manhood by the end of the story? Did we as Twenty-First Century readers find the definition of said manhood in this story to be rather troubling? Yes and yes, naturally.
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Jul 20, 2018 • 39min

Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Clergyman's Daughter by Agatha Christie

Tommy & Tuppence are ba-ack, so you know what that means: time to start digging for buried treasure! No, really. Join us for this Christmas adventure in July as we discuss, among other topics, the vagaries of keeping potatoes from spoiling in warm climates, and whether or not Tommy and Tuppence are in fact smug marrieds. (They are.)
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Jul 13, 2018 • 29min

Communing with Mr. Quin: At the "Bells and Motley" by Agatha Christie

So much happening at the "Bells and Motley" (let's dare not forget those quotation marks). This is a Mysterious Mr. Quin story, so we shouldn't be surprised that things get loopy, fast. But did you ever think a Christie story would directly reference the year 2025? We sure didn't!
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Jul 6, 2018 • 57min

And Then There Were 42: Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie

Murder is easy... if you're a small-town serial killer with a whole host of deep-seated issues. But is this decidedly thriller-like puzzle mystery of Christie's easy to read? Or enjoy?
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Jun 29, 2018 • 29min

Getting Happy with Parker Pyne: The Case of the Distressed Lady by Agatha Christie

We all know diamonds are a girl's best friend, but are they a distressed lady's best friend? Let us discuss. (Also: if you were thinking to yourself that the one thing this podcast is missing is Marilyn Monroe, then boy are you in luck.)
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Jun 22, 2018 • 25min

In re the Perils of Boat Travel: Sing a Song of Sixpence by Agatha Christie

Hoo boy, this one's a bit of a doozy, in that the mystery is unfortunately light and our amateur detective is unfortunately creepy. Join us as we sing a song of sixpence... none the richer, that is. (No, but seriously: what *is* a milky twilight?)
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Jun 15, 2018 • 28min

Tea with Tommy & Tuppence: The Unbreakable Alibi by Agatha Christie

It's time to romp once again with our alliterative detective duo, and oh, what a romp we have here. Particularly in the televised adaptation, which we discuss at some length as the "mystery" of this one is rather... simple, shall we say? But not quite as simple as our poor, besotted "victim" Montgomery Jones.
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Jun 8, 2018 • 57min

And Then There Were 43: Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie

It is in no way beginning to look a lot like Christmas, either in the real world or inside the pages of this novel. What it *is* looking a lot like is that rare creature, an honest-to-goodness Agatha Christie locked room mystery! Leave your crackers and crowns at home, but perhaps bring along a sponge or paper towel to help absorb the oodles of blood we encounter in one of Christie's more gruesome murder tableaux. Who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him...?

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