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Agatha Christie's England

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on England's south coast. In a career spanning over half a century, the prolific crime writer was inspired by the landscapes and character of her home country, much of which featured in her novels. This heart-warming documentary takes viewers on a literary tour of England - focusing on the most interesting locations featured in some of her best-known books.

Agatha Christie's England

44m 51s

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on England's south coast. In a career spanning over half a century, the prolific crime writer was inspired by the landscapes and character of her home country, much of which featured in her novels. This heart-warming documentary takes viewers on a literary tour of England - focusing on the most interesting locations featured in some of her best-known books.

Episodes

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    Agatha Christie's England

    E1 - 44m 51s

    Agatha Christie was born in Torquay on England's south coast. In a career spanning over half a century, the prolific crime writer was inspired by the landscapes and character of her home country, much of which featured in her novels. This heart-warming documentary takes viewers on a literary tour of England - focusing on the most interesting locations featured in some of her best-known books.

Extras + Features

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    Trailer

    E1 - 30s

    Retrace the Queen of Crime’s footsteps to see the real places that inspired her literary universe. Learn how Christie drew on her surroundings throughout her life, immortalizing the people and locations she encountered in her beloved mysteries.

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    Agatha Meets Her Christie

    E1 - 2m 7s

    As a quickly modernizing England presents new social opportunities for a young Agatha Christie, her life is completely changed by one exciting encounter. A twenty-one-year-old Agatha meets a bold young pilot at a dance.

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