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Adam and Frankie discuss the 2018 mini-series adaptation of The ABC Murders starring John Malkovich as Hercule Poirot.

We hope you're in for something "ranty" because this edition of the Labours Of Hercule podcast is completely unbridled! Adam and Frankie look at the three-part 2018 mini-series The ABC Murders, starring John Malkovich as Hercule Poirot, in which some creative diversions have DEFINITELY been taken with Christie's story and characters! We'll say no more... (until you listen to the episode where we will say EVERYTHING imaginable!) Our Patreon page is filled with all kinds of wonderful bonus materials, including videos of interviews, quizzes, bonus shows, and our deep dive into the Poirot movies! Find it at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CosyAF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on Instagram at @laboursofhercule On Threads at @laboursofhercule Or you can email us at bonjour@thelaboursofhercule.com Our amazing music was composed and produced by the fabulous Cev Moore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam, Frankie

Topics covered

• mini-series
• Hercule Poirot
• Agatha Christie
• adaptation
• drama

Keywords

• The ABC Murders
• Hercule Poirot
• John Malkovich
• Agatha Christie
• mini-series
• drama
• adaptation

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Organizations: Patreon, Cev Moore, megaphone.fm

Books & works: The ABC Murders, The ABC Murders (2018)

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