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.
Episodes
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Agatha Christie's England
S1 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.
Schedule
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Agatha Christie's England
Sunday
Aug 4
1 Hour
Agatha Christie draws on her surroundings, including the people and places she encounters, to write her stories. -
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Agatha Christie's England
Sunday
Aug 4
1 Hour
Agatha Christie draws on her surroundings, including the people and places she encounters, to write her stories. -
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Agatha Christie's England
Monday
Aug 5
1 Hour
Agatha Christie draws on her surroundings, including the people and places she encounters, to write her stories. -
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Agatha Christie's England
Monday
Aug 5
1 Hour
Agatha Christie draws on her surroundings, including the people and places she encounters, to write her stories.
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