The 2nd part of our focus on the
@agathachristie
novel, Dumb Witness is coming soon! We spoke to
@bertie_lakeland
's friend Phillip, author
@MargaretMoxom1
and Psychic Medium
@JuliePsychic
to try and understand the roles of the Tripp Sisters and Terriers in the novel. COMING SOON.
Abitofa...GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate the launch of our first episode next week, we are giving away two paperback books.
These are the focus for E1 - Mrs. McGinty's Dead by
@agathachristie
and The Barlaston Murderer by
@MargaretMoxom1
.
To enter:
❤️ Like + ♻️ this post
Follow us🙂
'Project Find Agatha'! A few months ago, I saw some books in plastic bags on a park bench in my hometown. Later, I asked a close friend if they'd ever read an
@agathachristie
book. Reader... she said NO! Then it hit me: let's help people to find Agatha. 1 of 2
We here at ABitOfAChristie towers have been celebrating today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the Queen of Crime
@agathachristie
. You give us all the gift of your work and community everyday. Thank you Dame Agatha.
#AgathaChristie
As we gear up for the release of our next episode on Agatha Christie's "Dumb Witness," we're taking a closer look at the animals that play a role in her works. Meet Tiglath Pileser, the cat from "A Murder is Announced," named after a famous Assyrian king. 🐱
#AgathaChristie
#Cats
🎙️ Episode 8 is live! Inspired by Agatha Christie's "Dumb Witness," we delve into terrier intelligence with Philip Stader, decode the Tripp sisters' perspective via Psychic Medium Julie Angel, and uncover Victorian murder secrets with Maggie Moxom. Link below!
#agathachristie
It's
#InternationalPodcastDay
! 🎧 To celebrate, we wanted to share some of the best podcasts that explore the Queen of Crime, her personal life, and her extraordinary works. Have you listened to any?
10 episodes down and more to come soon. Love this little hobby! I've spoken to actors, a witch, crime authors, a chef, a police detective, a psychic medium, and the list goes on! I wouldn't have done any of that without the podcast. Such a supportive community, too 🧡🕵♀️
#agatha
I'm not usually one to share photos of myself, but I know some folks like to put a face to a name. Hi, I’m Hazel Jones—the clown on the right in this pic from Marazion a few years back during a family holiday. The incredible person on the left is my wife, Lara. For our latest
Seems only right to tag
@bertie_lakeland
here. I had the pleasure of talking to his dad, Philip Stader, about the terrier breed to better understand
@agathachristie
's Bob in Dumb Witness. He was also on
@itvwestcountry
last night, so be sure to watch and follow his page! 🐶📺📔
Today is
#NationalPetDay
🐱🐶 Does your pet make the paw-fect dog-tective and help sniff out the clues or do you often find them snoozing on the job?
📷 pieladybooks on Instagram
Just in time for the Euros, I thought I'd turn my hand to making an
@agathachristie
fantasy football team. What do you think of my picks? Starting 11 formation and selection justification below:
Who can guess thennext
@agathachristie
book we will be focusing on? Another amazing creation from
@m
.brickingit on IG. If you fancy having a guess then please comment below 😃
To celebrate our most recent episodes 'Three Act Tragedy' and 'The Pale Horse', we are giving away a copy of each book. To enter simply ♻️ retweet this and be following us. Good luck🍀
#competition
#Giveaway
#agathachristie
Podcasting to me has been such an amazing experience. Meeting amazing people (online and in person), discussing Agatha Christie and learning so many new things. Thank you 😊
To celebrate the release of Episode 6 of the Podcast, friend of the show (
@m
.brickingit on IG) has recreated the death of Rex Fortescue from
@agathachristie
's 'A Pocket Full Of Rye'. Absolutely love the detail. I'm informed that cumin seeds made a good stand in for the rye! 😊
Just got my copy of Raye Green’s new book, Agatha Christie’s Doctors! I spoke with Raye on Ep.9 of the podcast—such a fascinating chat. "Where there’s a murder, there’s a death; where there’s a death, there’s a doctor." Catch Raye at the IACF in less than 2 weeks! Links below:
Some of the experts on Hercule are the wonderful
@labourshercule
. If you haven't checked it out yet, please do! If you love Poirot then tune in.
@David_Suchet
is a friend of the show too 😍
Join us for day two of our tribute to animals featured in Agatha Christie novels! Today, we honor Hannibal, the Manchester Terrier and beloved companion of Tommy and Tuppence. Named after a Carthaginian general, this brave pup plays a special role in "Postern of Fate." 🐾
#Crime
I cannot believe this hobby podcast of mine has made it to 10 episodes! It all began with this episode, the intriguing true crime case of Alice Wiltshaw and its striking similarities to the previously released
@agathachristie
novel, Mrs. McGinty's Dead.
Japp getting his commendation in The Chocolate Box is ad’Orable 😍
Have you listened to our episode about it, which also features a special announcement from DAVID SUCHET? It’s available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 4 - the true crime story had me lost down the research rabbit hole. Emily Abernethy was the real life 'Body In The Library'.
Emily was an intelligent, caring, passionate individual. Hear her story
On Day 3 of our countdown to the latest episode, we're exploring animals featured in Agatha Christie novels. Delving into this title has uncovered some fascinating insights!
#AgathaChristie
#Animals
#Crime
See several first-edition books up close by authors such as Agatha Christie, Wilkie Collins, and Arthur Conan Doyle at a new crime fiction exhibition in Cambridge. Murder by the Book is free to attend and is open until 24th August.
Find out more:
@sophieraworth
Newsreaders are the storytellers for adults. We listen every night 🌙 and you become so familiar we almost feel we know you. George was one of those for me. Such a professional and he had a brilliant voice.
🔍 Dive into
@agathachristie
's "A Murder Is Announced" in Episode 5! 📚 We dissect the art of story planning and the meticulous scripting of events by the cunning murderer. 💡 The guys from
@SessionZer42043
shed light on how plot planning mirrors in role-playing board games.
#dnd
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW: Join us for "Cards on the Table" by the legendary
@agathachristie
. 📚 We'll explore the story, the world of bridge (featuring insights from a national coach), and unravel Agatha Christie's fascination with doctors with special guest author Raye Green. Don't
As a working parent, I found it hard to have a hobby or something adult that kept my mind active. I listened to a lot of Audiobooks and fantastic podcasts such as
@allaboutthedame
and they inspired me to try something new.
(1 of 2)
Episode 6 of AbitofaChristie is out now. It stars the fantastic Karen Pierce (
@recipesformurder
on IG). We discuss all things Agatha Christie and her new book 'Recipes for Murder - 66 dishes which celebrate the mysteries of Agatha Christie'. 1 of 2.
This weekend was my wife and my 2nd wedding anniversary. She treated me to some amazing Christie themed gifts. 😍 Do you have any Christie themed gifts?
@itslauracrow
is the artist behind the keyring. I will try to track down the others!
Eyes down for a full house. "Man alive" we have an exciting episode coming soon. With your "Kelly's eye" can you create your ideal cosy crime bingo line? Post yours in the comments below!
#cosycrime
#bingohalldetectives
#crime
#agathachristie
Spoke to Raye Green about her upcoming book on Agatha Christie's medics in all 66 novels. It's extensively researched. Exciting projects in the pipeline. Stay tuned for book updates and her interview. Check out a non-profit Agatha Christie podcast:
As a working parent hobbies have been on the back burner.
So, I started a podcast. It's made in the back bedroom, a team of 1, but it means I'm home. I've met so many amazing people, turning that team from 1 to many and I'm so proud of this little project.
I've come across another wonderful Agatha Christie podcast
@HerculePodcast
. In Episode 5 they talk about
@DrMarkAldridge
book. Definitely check it out if you haven't already 😃👍
The 🏴 v 🇫🇮 game tonight got me thinking 🤔 Who would the main
@agathachristie
characters support if they HAD to choose a club. I've gone with
@Arsenal
for Poirot. Do you agree? 🕵️♂️ ⚽️ 🥅
The first episode I ever did was a comparison of two crimes from the same year. One fiction and one sadly very real. Author
@MargaretMoxom1
talks us through how Mrs. McGinty's fate tragically echoed that of Alice Wiltshaw. But was the right man arrested in both cases? 1 of 2
Sing a song 🎵 of six pence 🪙 a Pocket Full of Rye...
If you fancy hearing about a whole book dedicated to
@agathachristie
themed food and their inspiration, why not tune into Episode 6
What an amazing response to our interview with
@bertie_lakeland
! Reminded me of the joy I felt starting this podcast - a hobby born out of my love for AC and people. Our first episode explored the eerie parallels between Alice Wiltshaw's story and 'Mrs. McGinty's Dead'. Link⏬️
Still time to enter. Ends at 6pm tonight. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened to the podcast. I'll be locking myself in the back bedroom again to make the next one soon - focus this time is on
@agathachristie
's Dumb Witness.
Such a pleasure to visit the wonderful
@TorquayMuseum
today. From the
@agathachristie
exhibit to the Egypt, Insects and Devon displays. Also, such a lovely moment for me to see they have been kind enough to display the leaflet I sent for the podcast 😀 🙏
Good morning
@agathachristie
fans. Have a fantastic Wednesday 😀 and whatever you're doing, you're already more successful than the St. Mary Mead police 🚔
It was such a pleasure to talk to
@jademloren
about witchcraft in the modern world. We discussed common misconceptions and how all of us, without knowing it, may be starting our day by performing an incantation...
Competition time. To celebrate the launch of Episode 4, The Body In The Library, we are giving away a copy of the book. To enter, all you have to do is follow our page and retweet this post 😀
#agathachristie
#podcast
#giveaway
#competition
I can vouch for how amazing Karen Pierce is! She was so lovely to talk to and her passion for all things
@agathachristie
is clear. I hope you all have a great day 😄
We finish this year's festival with another packed day of events.
We have talks by Dr John Curran, Sophie Hannah and Karen Pierce in the Spanish Barn, there's a golfing murder mystery and we will be drawing the winner of our huge raffle.
Episode 7 on the
@agathachristie
novel Dumb Witness is OUT NOW! 🥳 We have drama a plenty as we hear from Emily Arundell, Charles Arundell and the Tripp Sisters. Guest, Julie Angel,explains the paranormal aspects of the story and we hear how life in 1937 isn't too far from 2023.
@AbitofaChristie
have only just discovered your podcast, so am going to add it to my
@GoodpodsHQ
app. Started with the first ep, will try and catch up over the never week or so.
First ep was interesting. Love your soundscape and story telling style.
The day has finally arrived, Episode 1 of AbitofaChristie has launched!.
The link to listen is:
Then simply click on the icon which will take you to Spotify etc.
Thank you so much for all of the support and for putting up with me going on about it!
Visited this absolutely amazing independent book shop today!
@Edgybooks
Lots of choice and friendly and helpful staff. They even let me leave a couple of cards for the Podcast 😀 Thank you. I will definitely be back 📖 📕 📘 📗
#independent
#bookshop
#writerscommunity
🎬 Filming has begun for Towards Zero, the latest Christie adaptation for
@BBCOne
and
@BBCiPlayer
in a co-commission with
@BritBox_US
International. Academy Award-winning Anjelica Huston leads this stellar cast. Adapted by Rachel Bennette (NW) and directed by Sam Yates (Magpie),
In Episode Two, we delved into 'Three Act Tragedy' with guest Julian Hoult, a West End actor. He sheds light on an actor's life, comparing it to Sir Charles Cartwright's. Plus, we explore the real-life murder case of Rev. Laceby Cecil in Australia. Follow
@julianhoult
on X + IG🇦🇺
Award-winning cosy crime author Jonathan Whitelaw joined us for Episode 10 of the podcast. He shares his admiration for
@agathachristie
, while attorney Jackie Barrow delves shares a true crime story from her home state with eerie similarities to The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
Episode 3 is coming very soon! Check out the
#lego
crime scene for The Pale Horse. It was made by friend of the show
@m
.brickingit - go and show them some love on IG.Who can spot our guest
@jademloren
hiding in the picture? 🤔
Good morning! Which Christie character do you most relate to? I have to say I feel like Captain Hastings most days. Hugh Fraser did such a great job with that role 😀
Image Source:
If you saw an ad in the paper inviting you to a local murder, which queue would you join? 🤔 Join us for Episode 5, where we focus on the
@agathachristie
novel, A Murder Is Announced.
We also talk all things
#DungeonsandDragons
with Session Zero Podcast.
To celebrate our most recent episodes 'Three Act Tragedy' and 'The Pale Horse', we are giving away a copy of each book. To enter simply ♻️ retweet this and be following us. Good luck🍀
#competition
#Giveaway
#agathachristie
Here is a sneak peek at some of the latest stock for my Coffee and Crime: Vintage Mystery Book Lover Box -One off or Subscription. Great for Perry Mason fans.
The Agatha Christie Fringe Festival is here! We can't wait to welcome fans from across the UK and the rest of the world.
We can't wait to see you at the Festival!
Day 4 of our focus on Agatha Christie's clever use of animals. 🐝 This time, we're buzzing about the wasp and its symbolic importance in the plot lines. Which is your favourite?
Our new episode based around themes from Dumb Witness is out tomorrow!
#AgathaChristie
#DumbWitness