Agatha Christie, They Watched

Warning: SPOILERS! If you've been waiting for GOOD version of "The Sittaford Mystery", you won't go wrong with "Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley" from 2023. It's a marvel: a quintessential English closed circle mystery set at a snowbound manor transferred to an Indian closed circle mystery set at a snowbound manor.You'll recognize the story, the characters, the situations, and you'll love the film. We did!“Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in their order of publication.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: “Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley” is available on YouTube on the subscription Sony LIV service with a 7-day free trial offer: https://www.youtube.com/show/SCuFId53jk6GiKz25CoSvs1AOr you can watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/yxtJUmScIcUWHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK: We begin watching adaptations of “Peril at End House.” First up is the Russian version from 1990 renamed “Riddle of End House.” HOW TO SEE IT: Watch it on YouTube with AI subtitles, courtesy of John Hisman: https://youtu.be/8e92jROtHIw LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sized book and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews of Christie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/International Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of review and commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners.Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! We move on to “The Sittaford Mystery, the 2008 ITV version that adds Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan) and Timothy Dalton as Clive Trevelyan. Why did ITV hire Dalton to play a character who dies in the first chapter? Let’s find out.“Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in their order of publication.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: Where to see it: OFFICIAL Acorn TV version with free trial offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iblmuxMRxCsYour local library should have this episode on DVD. Look for the set with the second series episodes.WHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK:We move on to the French “Les Petits Meurtres d’Agatha Christie” loose adaptation of the “The Sittaford Mystery,” called “Murderous Melodies.” It can be found on Amazon Prime’s MHz Choice channel (it has a free 7-day trial if you’re a Prime User): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FQVBCRY5/LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sized book and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews of Christie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/International Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of review and commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners.Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! This week, we discuss the West German version of “Black Coffee,” a play Agatha Christie wrote using her Hercule Poirot character. AI generated subtitles.“Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in their order of publication.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).Oh and thanks to John Hisman for providing us with these movies. Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HRJafaelHOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: On YouTube at https://youtu.be/mEBrLnySqssWHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK: We round out our “Black Coffee” experience with the 1985 Italian version called “Caffè nero.” See it on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWBQd2UXI_ULOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sized book and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews of Christie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/agatha-chris...International Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/internationa...DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of review and commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners.Theme music: "Moonlight Beach" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Warning: SPOILERS! Our final look at Agatha Christie’s “The Murder at the Vicarage” comes from the 1970 TV version. The subtitles were created by AI, so we’ll find out if we can understand the plot. “Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in their order of publication.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: On YouTube at https://youtu.be/PvDWswtzCRUWHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK:“Black Coffee” (“Le coffret de laque”), the Christie-penned play with Hercule Poirot. This 1932 version (with AI-translated titles) looks really rough. Like the silent “Secret Adversary” rough. See for yourself on YouTube at https://youtu.be/-f6M3PJqxq8LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sized book and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews of Christie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/International Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of review and commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners.Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! In the second go-round for TV’s Miss Marple, Geraldine McEwan looks back at the young man she left behind during World War I. We also get Derek Jacobi (“Brother Cadfeld,” “I, Claudius”) playing the nasty Col. Protheroe; Mark Gatiss (“The Big Four,” “Sherlock”) as a young Rev. Hawes, and Rachael Stirling (“Five Little Pigs,” “The Detectorists”) as Rev. Clement’s wife. How does this version compare with the 1986 version and is it better or worse? Bill and Teresa will hash it out for you.“Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in their order of publication.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: Available on DVD and Amazon Prime through a second Britbox subscription.WHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK:“The Protheroe Affair,” the 2016 French version from “The Little Murders of Agatha Christie.”LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sized book and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews of Christie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/International Agatha Christie, She Watched: https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 of the copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of review and commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners.Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! No one, including Agatha Christie herself, liked “The Big Four.” The first novel after her 11-day disappearance and the trauma of her collapsing marriage was assembled from her short stories to meet her publisher’s deadline. Poirot takes on a worldwide conspiracy led by four sinister villains, including a Chinaman! How did scriptwriters Ian Hallard and Mark(“Sherlock”) Gatiss handle this dog’s dinner of a book? “Agatha Christie, They Watch” reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in chronological order. Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched,"hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing,intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com). HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: Available on DVD and Amazon Prime. WHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/ NEXT WEEK:“The Mystery of the Blue Train” (2005) the sole adaptation from “Agatha Christie’s Poirot.” LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sizedbook and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews ofChristie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/ International Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/ DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 ofthe copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of reviewand commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners. Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! “The Mystery of the Seven Dials” — Agatha Christie’s pastiche of P.G. Wodehouse’s Bright Young Things and John Buchan thrillers — gets the Netflix treatment in this lavish 3-part series written by Doctor Who writer/producer Chris Chibnell. We get race-swapped characters, a healthy dose of White Guilt, some girlbossing, and changes in the story. We investigate the extent of the changes, the effect on Agatha’s original story, and whether the result is entertaining and exciting.This show reviews the adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels in chronological order.Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: A Netflix exclusiveWHERE TO FIND USPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK:“The Big Four” the sole adaptation from “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” (2013).LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sizedbook and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews ofChristie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/ International Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/ DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 ofthe copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of reviewand commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners. Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Warning: SPOILERS! If you haven’t read “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd,” do yourself a favor and stop here and read it. You’ll thank us later.“Checkmate” (2022) is the first official adaptation of Agatha Christie’s stories. Situ Yan is an idealistic lawyer and when behind-the-scenes machinations sets an assassin free (think “Murder on the Orient Express”), he’s left holding the bag. His train trip to Harbin in Manchuria is eventful and after befriending the soldier Luo Shaochuan (think Hastings), they find themselves investigating murders, kidnappings, stolen dogs, and other crimes.“Checkmate” is a 24-episode telenovella that covers “Orient Express,” “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” (the subject of today’s livestream), “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe,” “Three Act Tragedy,” “The Nemean Lion,” “Curtain,” and more!Teresa Peschel, author of "Agatha Christie, She Watched" and the "International Agatha Christie, She Watched," hosts our livestream. Joining Teresa is her husband, technical adviser, and straight man, Bill Peschel. Together, they are Peschel Press, publisher of intriguing, intelligent, and idiosyncratic books (www.peschelpress.com).HOW TO SEE THIS MOVIE: Links: iQIYI website (login needed) https://www.iq.com/album/checkmate-2022-1vwjz1u3j1p?lang=en_usDVD versions for sale on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=checkmate+dvd+chinese+seriesPeschel Press: www.peschelpress.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peschel_press/NEXT WEEK:We’re jumping ahead to “The Seven Dials Mystery.” We’re watching first the James Warwick version from 1981 and discussing it on 1/22/26. Then, on Jan. 29, we’ll tackle the new Netflix adaptation.LOOK UP OUR BOOKS“Agatha Christie, She Watched” is our coffee-table sizedbook and not coffee-table sized ebook collection of Teresa's reviews ofChristie's movie and TV adaptations. Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/agatha-christie-she-watched/ International Agatha Christie, She Watched:https://peschelpress.com/international-agatha-christie-she-watched/ DISCLAIMER: FAIR USE. Title 17, US Code (Sections 107-118 ofthe copyright law) All media in this video is used for the purpose of reviewand commentary under the terms of fair use. All footage, music and images used belong to their respective owners. Theme music: "Deadly Roulette" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/