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Agatha Christie: The Lost Plays
- Three BBC radio full-cast dramas: Butter in a Lordly Dish, Murder in the Mews & Personal Call
- Narrated by: full cast, Ivan Brandt, Richard Williams
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
A triple bill of archive BBC radio dramas, believed lost for over half a century and only recently rediscovered. "Butter in a Lordly Dish", written specially for radio in 1948, features Richard Williams as Sir Luke Enderby KC, whose infidelities lead him into trouble when he goes to meet his latest flame.
Williams also stars as Hercule Poirot in "Murder in the Mews", a 1955 adaptation of a short story. A young woman is found dead in her flat the day after Guy Fawkes night. Did she die by her own hand or someone else's?
In "Personal Call", also written specially for radio by Agatha Christie, a disturbing telephone call from a woman named Fay has consequences for both Richard Brent and his wife, Pam. This 1960 production stars Ivan Brandt and Barbara Lott.
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- CaWa
- 24-04-19
The best classic bbc Agatha with so many extras and Agatha interviews and more...
This is the best Bbc Agatha, highly recommended- Agatha interviews and more... no spoilers!!! Enjoy, I blooming well did! X
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- Sarah
- 02-12-15
A real treat
These three plays combine everything that we love about Agatha Christie - puzzling mystery, convincing characters and a twist in the tail. These lost recordings are a real treat, with the clipped accents of the actors taking us back to a past era of radio. The real treat in this recording, however, is the surprise interview with Christie herself. Hearing her talk about her work was wonderful and gave a real insight into her methods and her writing.
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- BarbicanBoy
- 24-02-17
Interesting to hear vintage Christie
Really enjoyable old time radio productions ofChristie plays I did not know existed. Poorly was particularly interesting.
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- Charlie
- 22-01-17
Quality Classics
Great hearing these classic plays and the interviews with Agatha Christie a peek into a lost age.
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- P. Hughes
- 17-04-18
Treasure
I so enjoyed this little piece of British radio history, thanks to those who found the plays and for putting together a wonderful set of interviews. Such wonderful stories and personalities. I especially liked the last interview with “ Freddy”. Incredibly humble and talented man. Thanks so much!
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- miss m f pym
- 18-09-22
Fabulous.....
Fabulous interviews as well as wonderfully acted plays. Great to hear Agatha's voice.
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- Ian Thomson
- 28-12-20
Too many interviews
The interviews were interesting but should be a different programme. The plays are wonderfully nostalgic and well produced.
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-12-17
The List Plays
I love audio books. This gave. me a lot of pleasure particularly as it was a product. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Agatha Christie.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-09-19
memorable audio
What made this audio gain 5 stars for me was not only the BBC plays but the interviews with Agatha Christie and the actor at the end which was the icing on the cake.
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- SuzHam
- 21-09-15
what a treat
If you could sum up Agatha Christie: The Lost Plays in three words, what would they be?
Magic Enjoyable Brilliant
What was one of the most memorable moments of Agatha Christie: The Lost Plays?
Although the plays themselves were good, I particularly enjoyed the previously unheard on UK radio interview with AC and the extract of the Mousetrap anniversary party speeches and interviews
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Last scene in Personal Call
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes but also didn't want it to end it as it was so good
Any additional comments?
Four stars not five for performance because of accent (or lack of) by the actor playing Poirot in Murder in the Mews otherwise brilliant as was the sound quality of all three plays
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