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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

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Agatha Christie: The Lost Plays

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: full cast, Ivan Brandt, Richard Williams
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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.

©2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Mystery

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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.

A real treat

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This is the best Bbc Agatha, highly recommended- Agatha interviews and more... no spoilers!!! Enjoy, I blooming well did! X

The best classic bbc Agatha with so many extras and Agatha interviews and more...

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Great hearing these classic plays and the interviews with Agatha Christie a peek into a lost age.

Quality Classics

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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!

Treasure

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Fabulous interviews as well as wonderfully acted plays. Great to hear Agatha's voice.
Sospecial

Fabulous.....

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Really enjoyable old time radio productions ofChristie plays I did not know existed. Poorly was particularly interesting.

Interesting to hear vintage Christie

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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

what a treat

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Downloaded this one while traveling and it kept me occupied and it was very good which was a benefit lol...

I always enjoy Agatha Christie!!!

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Great to hear this triple bill of lost Christie plays written especially for radio in 1948. The actors of that era add to the feel of these fine productions as you “can feel the 40’s theme” and they come across like the great old black & white movies of that time. These short stories are slightly different from the usual norm of Christie which may not appeal to all, but I hope we find more for I can listen to Agatha Christie till the cows come home.

TRIPLE TREAT of LOST CHRISTIE PLAYS

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especially loved the play set at Newton Abbot Station. Believed it or not the station platforms still have the same configuration today as when the play was written. Even the refreshment room is still in the same place

Newton Abbot Man

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