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The Agatha Christie Hour

Season 1
From renowned mystery writer Agatha Christie come these tales of intrigue and romance set in Art Deco-era England. “An engrossing, mystery-lover’s treasure from beginning to end” (Library Bookwatch), these classic adaptations feature star-studded casts, including John Nettles (Midsomer Murders), Amanda Redman (New Tricks), Stephanie Cole (Doc Martin), and Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding).
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    Suspecting her husband of having an affair, a housewife pays a visit to Parker Pyne, a self-proclaimed expert in happiness. Part of his unusual treatment includes introducing her to a young French beau.
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  2. S1 E2 - In a Glass Darkly
    September 6, 1982
    51min
    NR
    At an engagement party for a friend’s sister, an army officer has a disturbing vision-and warns the young woman against the marriage. After returning from World War I, he finds her again and realizes the true meaning of his prophecy.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Girl in the Train
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    After losing his job, a young investment broker seeks some adventure in his life. He finds it on a train to Portsmouth when a beautiful blonde darts into his compartment and entangles him in international intrigue.
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  4. S1 E4 - The Fourth Man
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    On the night train from London to Scotland, a lawyer, a clergyman, and a doctor discuss a celebrated case of multiple personalities. When a fourth traveler joins their compartment, he makes them question everything they once believed. Starring John Nettles (Midsomer Murders).
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  5. S1 E5 - The Case of the Discontented Soldier
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    7+
    An army major returned from life abroad feels restless and bored in his new English village. He consults Parker Pyne to find the excitement and danger missing from his life-plus a little something extra.
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  6. S1 E6 - Magnolia Blossom
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    Trapped in a marriage of convenience, Theodora Darrell falls into an unexpected romance. Torn between the man who loves her and the husband who needs her, Theo searches for the freedom she so desperately desires. Starring Ralph Bates (Poldark).
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  7. S1 E7 - The Mystery of the Blue Jar
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    7+
    Puttering around the links, a golfer repeatedly hears female cries of “Murder! Help! Murder!” But when he investigates, he can find nothing amiss. Why can’t the woman at the nearby cottage hear the cries? He turns to an expert on psychic phenomena for help.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Red Signal
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    7+
    An elderly gentleman is shot dead after attending a séance foretelling imminent danger and death-the dreaded “red signal.” Suspicion falls on the man’s nephew, who was recently disinherited for admitting that he loves his best friend’s wife. Starring Christopher Cazenove (The Duchess of Duke Street).
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  9. S1 E9 - Jane in Search of a Job
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    Desperate for work, a young Englishwoman takes a job posing as a double for a visiting duchess. She’s undeterred by the potential danger, but her policeman friend feels less sanguine about the whole affair-and he may have cause for his concern. Starring Amanda Redman (New Tricks), Stephanie Cole (Doc Martin), and Elizabeth Garvie (Pride and Prejudice).
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  10. S1 E10 - The Manhood of Edward Robinson
    September 6, 1982
    52min
    NR
    Although he should be saving for his wedding, when meek Edward Robinson wins the lottery, he buys a sports car and takes off on a journey. A case of mistaken identity later, Edward finds himself in the midst of a grand adventure. Starring Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding) and Cherie Lunghi (Secret Diary of a Call Girl).
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