Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple 2004
What is Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple?
Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple is a 2004 animated mystery series set in 1930s England. The story centers on Mabel West, a spirited teenager and the daughter of mystery writer Raymond West.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 4, 2004
- Last aired
- May 15, 2005
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS1
- Genres
- Mystery, Animation, Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple is a 2004 animated mystery series set in 1930s England. The story centers on Mabel West, a spirited teenager and the daughter of mystery writer Raymond West. While her father wishes her to lead a conventional life, Mabel rebels, declaring her ambition to become a great detective. Determined, she travels to London to seek employment as an assistant to the famous Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot. After gaining her father's reluctant approval, she begins a life filled with mystery and suspense, balancing her duties with occasional visits to her great‑aunt Jane Marple in the village of St. Mary Mead, as her father requests. The series blends elements of crime, adventure and classic detective work, drawing on the established characters created by Agatha Christie. It is presented in an anime style and has been noted alongside a manga adaptation released in 2005. The program is classified under mystery, animation and crime genres.
Should you watch it?
“Mabel West leaves for London to become Hercule Poirot's assistant and help solve mysteries.”
- features classic detective characters like Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple
- follows an aspiring young detective's adventures in London and St. Mary Mead
- the provided text offers limited details on the full series scope
- father initially wants her to lead a normal life instead of being a detective
Watch it if you enjoy animated mystery and crime stories featuring famous detective characters.
The series deals with mystery and crime themes suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan Mytharc Jul 4, 2004
- E2 The Riddle of the Cheap Flat Core Jul 18, 2004
- E3 Strange Will Core Jul 25, 2004
- E4 The Perfect Maid Core Aug 1, 2004
- E5 The Case of the ABC Murders, Part 1: Poirot Receives a Letter of Challenge Mytharc Aug 8, 2004
- E6 The Case of the ABC Murders, Part 2: A Town and a Name Beginning with 'B' Mytharc Aug 15, 2004
- E7 The Case of the ABC Murders, Part 3: The Culprit Appears Mytharc Aug 22, 2004
- E8 The Case of the ABC Murders, Part 4: Poirot Solves the Riddle Core Aug 29, 2004
- E9 The Disappearance of the Prime Minister, Part 1: Pursuit in the Dover Strait Mytharc Sep 5, 2004
- E10 The Disappearance of the Prime Minister, Part 2: The Truth is in England Mytharc Sep 12, 2004
- E11 The Mystery of the Egyptian Tomb, Part 1: A Challenge from the Past Mytharc Sep 19, 2004
- E12 The Mystery of the Egyptian Tomb, Part 2: The Curse of Pharaoh Men-her-Ra Mytharc Sep 26, 2004
- E13 Tape-Measure Murder Core Oct 3, 2004
- E14 Crime of the Gold Ingots Core Oct 10, 2004
- E15 The Blue Geranium Core Oct 17, 2004
- E16 The Mystery of End House, Part 1: The Night of the Party Mytharc Nov 14, 2004
- E17 The Mystery of End House, Part 2: Concealed Love Mytharc Nov 21, 2004
- E18 The Mystery of End House, Part 3: Perfect Evidence Mytharc Nov 28, 2004
- E19 The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, Part 1: A Commission from a Prince Mytharc Dec 5, 2004
- E20 The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, Part 2: The Royal Family's Ruby Mytharc Dec 12, 2004
- E21 4:50 from Paddington, Part 1: The Train a Murderer Rides Mytharc Jan 9, 2005
- E22 4:50 from Paddington, Part 2: The Gathering Darkness Mytharc Jan 16, 2005
- E23 4:50 from Paddington, Part 3: A Simple Motive Mytharc Jan 23, 2005
- E24 4:50 from Paddington, Part 4: Marple vs. the Culprit Core Jan 30, 2005
- E25 The Plymouth Express, Part 1: A Body in a Carriage Mytharc Feb 6, 2005
- E26 The Plymouth Express, Part 2: The Blue Dress Mytharc Feb 13, 2005
- E27 Motive v. Opportunity Core Feb 20, 2005
- E28 The Disappearing Cook, Part 1: A Forced Commission Mytharc Feb 27, 2005
- E29 The Disappearing Cook, Part 2: The Secret in the Trunk Mytharc Mar 6, 2005
- E30 Sleeping Murder, Part 1: Sleeping Murder Mytharc Mar 13, 2005
- E31 Sleeping Murder, Part 2: The Door to One's Memory Mytharc Mar 20, 2005
- E32 Sleeping Murder, Part 3: What Helen Loved Mytharc Mar 27, 2005
- E33 Sleeping Murder, Part 4: The Evil, Stretched Out Hand Core Apr 3, 2005
- E34 Four and Twenty Blackbirds Core Apr 10, 2005
- E35 The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim Core Apr 17, 2005
- E36 Death in the Clouds, Part 1: The Flying Locked Room Mytharc Apr 24, 2005
- E37 Death in the Clouds, Part 2: Madame Giselle of Paris Mytharc May 1, 2005
- E38 Death in the Clouds, Part 3: The Threat to Lady Horbury Mytharc May 8, 2005
- E39 Death in the Clouds, Part 4: The Heir to the Vast Inheritance Mytharc May 15, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of the series?
The series is titled Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple.
Who is Mabel West?
Mabel West is the daughter of mystery writer Raymond West who wants to be a great detective.
Who does Mabel assist in London?
Mabel goes to London to become assistant to Hercule Poirot.
Who is Jane Marple?
Jane Marple is Mabel's great-aunt who lives in the small village of St. Mary Mead.
What genres are associated with the show?
The series is associated with mystery, animation, and crime genres.
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