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S3·E9 The Theft of the Royal Ruby

Episode
Season 3, Episode 9
Air Date
February 24, 1991
Runtime
48 minutes
Director
Andrew Grieve
Writers
Clive Exton, Anthony Horowitz
Score
7.9/10 (22 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 24, 1991 48 min ★ 7.9/10 · 22 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

Poirot prepares to spend a quiet Christmas on his own with a box of chocolates, but he has to give up his plans when the British government asks for his urgent help. Prince Farouk, a young member of the Egyptian royal family visiting London, has lost a famous ruby, and this is deemed to be a matter of national security.

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Director & writers

Andrew GrieveDirectorClive ExtonScreenplayAnthony HorowitzScreenplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 9 of Agatha Christie's Poirot air?

Season 3, Episode 9 ('The Theft of the Royal Ruby') originally aired on February 24, 1991.

How long is Season 3 Episode 9 ('The Theft of the Royal Ruby')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 48 minutes.

What happens in Agatha Christie's Poirot Season 3 Episode 9?

Poirot prepares to spend a quiet Christmas on his own with a box of chocolates, but he has to give up his plans when the British government asks for his urgent help. Prince Farouk, a young member of the Egyptian royal family visiting London, has lost a famous ruby, and this is deemed to be a matter...

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