All About Agatha Christie

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.

Sarah Hinlicky Wilson is back! And with this episode, she’s officially earned her title as All About Agatha’s resident expert on Christian theology. I leaned heavily on her expertise for this episode, which involves a lot of parsing of Biblical and even apocryphal references, as we discussed this curious, fascinatingly revealing short story from the Star Over Bethlehem and Other Stories collection. To read Sarah’s newly published article “Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Christian,” click here. To visit Sarah’s website, click here. To visit my website to check out upcoming dates and locations for my book tour, click here. You can buy my debut mystery novel, The Busy Body, in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia and New Zealand. Please visit and subscribe to the podcast’s Patreon page here.

Actor Lee Samuel Tanng discusses his experience in regional theater, challenges of staging Agatha Christie plays, ranking his favorite roles, and the uniqueness of live Christie theater. They explore the nuances of adapting Christie's works for the stage and share humorous incidents during performances.

Delve into the timeless mystery of 'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie with guest interviews. Explore the intricate characters, secrets, and setting of the iconic play. Uncover hidden family tragedies, resilience, and personal reflections. Learn about the adaptation history and enduring legacy of 'The Mousetrap'. Discover the clever storytelling and character intricacies that make Christie's works a literary treasure.

A fascinating chat with Alex Michaelides delves into his new mystery novel 'The Fury', drawing parallels to Agatha Christie's style. The discussion covers narrative voice, unreliable narrators, literary inspirations, and the use of the unreliable narrator trope in modern literature. Stay tuned for more literary discussions and upcoming analyses on Agatha Christie's 'The Mousetrap'.