Agatha Christie's Poirot 1989
What is Agatha Christie's Poirot?
Agatha Christie's Poirot is a British mystery drama television series that aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013. The program features David Suchet in the title role as the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, a character originally created by novelist Agatha Christie.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 8, 1989
- Last aired
- Nov 13, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Agatha Christie's Poirot is a British mystery drama television series that aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013. The program features David Suchet in the title role as the famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, a character originally created by novelist Agatha Christie. Throughout the series, the eccentrically-refined detective travels to various locations, including Egypt and England, to investigate and solve a collection of difficult crimes. Poirot relies on his intelligence and his impeccable knack for uncovering first-class deceptions to resolve complex mysteries. He is frequently accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, portrayed by actors including Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, and Pauline Moran. The show ran for nearly 25 years and was broadcast in 200 countries. As the detective pits his wits against those who commit crimes, he utilizes his specialized skills to bring clarity to the cases he encounters. The series remains a notable adaptation of Christie's work, centering on the methodical process of the eponymous investigator as he navigates a variety of challenging criminal investigations.
Should you watch it?
“A refined Belgian detective solves complex crimes across the globe with his trusted companions.”
- engaging lead performance
- classic mystery plotting
- international settings
- slow pacing
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy traditional British detective dramas featuring an eccentric and brilliant protagonist.
The series is a standard mystery drama suitable for general audiences interested in crime fiction.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Adventure of the Clapham Cook Mytharc Jan 8, 1989
- E2 Murder in the Mews Core Jan 15, 1989
- E3 The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly Core Jan 22, 1989
- E4 Four and Twenty Blackbirds Core Jan 29, 1989
- E5 The Third Floor Flat Core Feb 5, 1989
- E6 Triangle at Rhodes Core Feb 12, 1989
- E7 Problem at Sea Mytharc Feb 19, 1989
- E8 The Incredible Theft Core Feb 26, 1989
- E9 The King of Clubs Mytharc Mar 12, 1989
- E10 The Dream Mytharc Mar 19, 1989
Season 2 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Peril at End House Mytharc Jan 7, 1990
- E2 The Veiled Lady Core Jan 14, 1990
- E3 The Lost Mine Mytharc Jan 21, 1990
- E4 The Cornish Mystery Core Jan 28, 1990
- E5 The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim Core Feb 4, 1990
- E6 Double Sin Core Feb 11, 1990
- E7 The Adventure of the Cheap Flat Core Feb 18, 1990
- E8 The Kidnapped Prime Minister Mytharc Feb 25, 1990
- E9 The Adventure of the Western Star Mytharc Mar 4, 1990
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Mysterious Affair at Styles Mytharc Sep 16, 1990
- E2 How Does Your Garden Grow? Mytharc Jan 6, 1991
- E3 The Million Dollar Bond Robbery Core Jan 13, 1991
- E4 The Plymouth Express Core Jan 20, 1991
- E5 Wasps' Nest Core Jan 27, 1991
- E6 The Tragedy at Marsdon Manor Core Feb 3, 1991
- E7 The Double Clue Core Feb 10, 1991
- E8 The Mystery of the Spanish Chest Core Feb 17, 1991
- E9 The Theft of the Royal Ruby Core Feb 24, 1991
- E10 The Affair at the Victory Ball Mytharc Mar 3, 1991
- E11 The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge Mytharc Mar 10, 1991
Season 4 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The ABC Murders Mytharc Jan 5, 1992
- E2 Death in the Clouds Core Jan 12, 1992
- E3 One, Two, Buckle My Shoe Mytharc Jan 19, 1992
Season 5 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb Mytharc Jan 17, 1993
- E2 The Underdog Core Jan 24, 1993
- E3 The Yellow Iris Core Jan 31, 1993
- E4 The Case of the Missing Will Core Feb 7, 1993
- E5 The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman Core Feb 14, 1993
- E6 The Chocolate Box Core Feb 21, 1993
- E7 Dead Man's Mirror Mytharc Feb 28, 1993
- E8 Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan Mytharc Mar 7, 1993
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Hercule Poirot?
David Suchet portrays the eponymous detective in this series.
When did the series air?
The show aired on ITV from 8 January 1989 to 13 November 2013.
Who are Poirot's main sidekicks?
He is accompanied by Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
What is the premise of the show?
A Belgian detective solves difficult crimes while traveling from England to Egypt and beyond.
Is the series based on books?
Yes, the show is based on the crime fiction series written by Agatha Christie.