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Agatha Christie's "Poirot"

RedShoesGirl

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does anyone here enjoy that show? the period clothing, especially for the women and Colonel Hastings is simply fabulous. everything from evening to safarii.

i have my eyes out for that little pin poirot wears on his lapel all the time.

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DanielJones

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Now are we talking about the David Suchet 'Poirot'?
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Or the Peter Ustinov versoin of 'Poirot'?
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Personally I prefer David Suchet. He brings a great ego and uptightness to the character. Very spot on.
And, might I add, if they ever did a remake of Casablanca (Heaven forbid!) David Suchet would be a perfect Capt. Renault.
What can I say? An ill spent early 20's with BBC America. Along with Poirot, I totally enjoyed the Sharpe series.

Cheers!

Dan
 

Tomasso

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David Suchet

DanielJones said:
Now are we talking about the David Suchet 'Poirot'

I love most all of the the PBS Mystery series but especially Poirot. I particularly appreciate the attention paid to details in set, location and wardrobe selection. Of course, Mr. Suchet offers a consistently sterling performance.
 

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I enjoyed the Poirot series very much. The story, acting, and costumes were perfect!
RedShoesGirl said:
i have my eyes out for that little pin poirot wears on his lapel all the time.

rsg
..it a flower holder isn't it? I have always wanted one too.
 

Shaul-Ike Cohen

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Ah, but does this not fit the way which is used by the Madame Christie when she imitates a French manner of speech? Or Belgiann, foer that mattoer?
 

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Feraud said:
A interesting fact about David Suche's voice. He raises it for the role of Poirot. His actual speaking voice is quite low.

You're right. I've seen him in a few movies where I almost didn't recognise him with a toupee and his normal voice..
 

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I saw him recently in a comedy... I forget what it was called, but he played the role of an in-denial arms dealer/terrorist type.

The film was lousy, but he was very good.
 

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matei said:
I saw him recently in a comedy... I forget what it was called, but he played the role of an in-denial arms dealer/terrorist type.

The film was lousy, but he was very good.


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jazzzbaby

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I love the Poirot, Midsomer Murders, & PBS Mystery Theatre...Miss Marple,etc.
Pretty much any of the English Mysteries! I am a sucker for them all.

I do love Peter Ustinov because when I was a little girl he was my introduction to the Agatha Christie murders. I bought this box set a year ago & always enjoy watching them on those rainy days.

David Suchet is a fine Poirot also, so I have no objection to his style.
What a delightful topic. I can't tell you how happy I get on a Saturday evening when I see a good english mystery on.
 

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David Suchet has also read many of the Poiret mysteries for audiobooks, and they are excellent! He does all the voices, so except for Poiret he uses his English accent -- it shocked me when I saw the TV show and he stayed in the Belgian accent the whole time! (boy do I feel dumb)

If you're interested, check your local library for the audiobooks. Most libraries have a decent collection of Agatha Christie.
 

jitterbugdoll

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I've read a couple of the stories, and they are excellent--I've really enjoyed them!

I love the Poirot, Midsomer Murders, & PBS Mystery Theatre...Miss Marple,etc.
Pretty much any of the English Mysteries! I am a sucker for them all.

I enjoy pretty much all of them as well. Have you seen the show "Drop Dead Gorgeous"? That's one of my favorites--the fashions were amazing :)
 

RetroMom

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I also enjoy the Poirot series, and watch it on the Biography channel several times a week.

For fans of Miss Marple, there is a series by Patricia Wentworth called Miss Silver, these books also feature an elderly lady detective and are very enjoyable.
 

mysterygal

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LOVE it! The character of Poirot has always been one of my favorites. I think I've read every Agatha Christi book with him in it, if I haven't, I'd be really suprised!
 

VanillaT

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Oh, I am a total British murder mystery FREAK! Totally addicted to ALL of them. As you can also see from my avatar!
 

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