About this episode

The episode features a live discussion about the packaging of Agatha Christie's books during the 1960s.

It’s The Swinging Christies as you've never heard (or seen) it before - with a live audience! Join Mark and Gray at the 2025 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, Devon, for this special recorded and filmed episode all about the way Agatha Christie’s books were packaged for a whole new Swinging era! Expect laughs, mishaps, ribbing, and even the occasional fact. With heartfelt thanks to everyone at the festival for making this happen, from the volunteers to the organisers to the bookshop, and a special thanks to our brilliant director and editor for this episode, John Tomkins of Emberlense Productions . You can find us on Instagram ⁠@Christie_Time⁠ . We are also on Bluesky at ⁠christietime.bsky.social⁠ . Our YouTube account is @TheSwingingChristies . Please subscribe to the podcast so you’re notified every time an episode drops! Please also consider giving us a star rating and/or reviewing us on your podcatcher of choice. Our website is ⁠ChristieTime.com⁠ . The Swinging Christies is a Christie Time project by Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown. Next episode: we’re going apple bobbing… It’s the Hallowe’en special! 00:00:00 - Opening titles 00:04:15 - Colour 00:17:50…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Aldridge, Gray Robert Brown

Topics covered

• Agatha Christie
• 1960s
• book packaging
• live audience
• graphic design
• festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Emberlense Productions

Books & works: Agatha Christie

Places: Torquay, Devon

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