S1·E1 The Adventure of the Clapham Cook
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- January 8, 1989
- Runtime
- 52 minutes
- Director
- Edward Bennett
- Writer
- Clive Exton
- Score
- 7.7/10 (46 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
A Mrs Ernestine Todd, from Clapham, asks Poirot to help her find her cook, Eliza, who has disappeared. Poirot, who aims to accept only really significant cases, is at first insulted by such a trivial request. However, after he sees the contents of the missing cook's trunk, he decides the case could prove to be worthy of his talents.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Agatha Christie's Poirot air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Adventure of the Clapham Cook') originally aired on January 8, 1989.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Adventure of the Clapham Cook')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 52 minutes.
What happens in Agatha Christie's Poirot Season 1 Episode 1?
A Mrs Ernestine Todd, from Clapham, asks Poirot to help her find her cook, Eliza, who has disappeared. Poirot, who aims to accept only really significant cases, is at first insulted by such a trivial request. However, after he sees the contents of the missing cook's trunk, he decides the case could ...
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