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The Birth of Miss Marple—the Perpetual Spinster Detective at the Heart of Agatha Christie's Works

The Birth of Miss Marple—the Perpetual Spinster Detective at the Heart of Agatha Christie's Works

Mark Aldridge on the creation of an iconic character.

By Mark Aldridge | October 22, 2024

Hercule Poirot’s First Appearances on Television and Radio

Hercule Poirot’s First Appearances on Television and Radio

While stage and screen appearances brought Poirot to international prominence, his arrival on television and radio by the late 1930s signified a new level of public adoration.

By Mark Aldridge | April 21, 2021

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