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David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie's enigmatic, eccentric and extremely intelligent Detective Hercule Poirot. From England to the Mediterranean, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, Captain Hastings, Chief Inspector Japp and Miss Lemon, Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
Agatha Christie's Poirot - Complete Collection (Collections 1-8) includes all 65 episodes from series 1 to 12 plus a collector's guide.
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David Suchet on the Orient Express documentary
David Suchet investigates the mystery, history and romance of the Venice-Simplon Orient Express. David goes behind the scenes to meet the people who keep the fantasy on track. Relax into the glamour of the Roaring Twenties, and find out what inspired the classic Murder on the Orient Express.
Murder on The Orient Express - Behind The Scenes
A behind the scenes look at the filming of Agatha Christie's Poirot's Murder on the Orient Express--including interviews with David Suchet, the cast and crew.
The Adventure of Clapham Cook, Murder in the Mews, The Adventure of Johnnie Waverly, Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Third Floor Flat, Triangle at Rhodes, Problem at Sea, The Incredible Theft, The King of Clubs, The Dream, Peril at End House, The Veiled Lady, The Lost Mine,
The Cornish Mystery, The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim, Double Sin, The Adventure of the Cheap Flat, The Kidnapped Prime Minister, The Adventure of the Western Star, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, How Does Your Garden Grow?, The Million Dollar Bond Robbery, The Plymouth Express, Wasp's Nest, Tragedy at Marsden Manor, Double Cue, The Mystery of the Spanish Chest, The Theft of the Royal Ruby, The Affair at the Victory Ball, The Mystery of the Hunter's Lodge, ABC Murders, Death in the Clouds, One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb, The Underdog, Yellow Iris, The Case of the Missing Will, The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman, The Chocolate Box, The Dead Man's Mirror, The Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan, Hercule Poirot's Christmas, Hickory, Dickory Dock, Murder in the Links, Dumb Witness, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Lord Edgware Dies, Murder in Mesopotamia, Evil Under the Sun, Five Little Pigs, Sad Cypress, Death On the Nile, The Hollow, The Mystery of the Blue Train, After the Funeral, Cards On the Table, Taken at the Flood, Mrs McGinty's Dead, Cat Among the Pigeons, Appointment with Death, Third Girl, Murder On The Orient Express, Three Act Tragedy, The Clocks, Hallowe'en Party
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122 of 125 people found the following review helpful
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To me, David Suchet *is* Hercule Poirot, and although not all episodes produced throughout the years are of equally high quality, overall "Poirot" remains a splendid series.
The only thing that bothers me is that yet another so-called "Complete Collection" is being released, while it has been reported in the papers that the final episodes (I think six of them, thought I do not recall exactly), including "Curtain", will be produced and broadcast in the course of this year.
So buy this collection if you cannot wait any longer, but bear in mind that in a year or so an even completer "Complete Collection" will most likely be released... the first one deserving of that title!
The only thing that bothers me is that yet another so-called "Complete Collection" is being released, while it has been reported in the papers that the final episodes (I think six of them, thought I do not recall exactly), including "Curtain", will be produced and broadcast in the course of this year.
So buy this collection if you cannot wait any longer, but bear in mind that in a year or so an even completer "Complete Collection" will most likely be released... the first one deserving of that title!
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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Suchet's performance is legendary for a reason - he IS Poirot. These episodes will still be syndicated in the 30th Century, although probably on holographic heads-up eyeball projectors or some such marvel. But you can enjoy them now, whether on a massive flat-screen at home or an iPad on the plane.
The writing is brilliant, the constructions of the tales superb(some are constructed of whole cloth rather than derived from Dame Christie's pen, but no matter - the "feel" is perfectly coordinated). The finest performances are given by most of England's best actors, and a few Americans are thrown in as well - with less consistently great acting, however. Sound tracks are excellent, the music never overpowering - although sitting through the introductions is more than a little tedious, and the blasted copyright protection notice is impossible to skirt - on every single one of the umpty-ump discs.
It is, of course, impossible to have such a long-running series without a few hiccups in script or casting, and there is an occasional anchronism that jars, but we're here on earth still, not in that perfect world religion promises us after this short hiatus of life.
Just in case the promises are empty, be sure to get this set and watch a few times - maybe we're allowed to carry our memories with us when we enter The Light. In any case, you won't regret the time or money if you enjoy good brain-twisting mysteries and lush cinematic treatment of times not so long past, but too soon forgot in the rush to modernity.
This is the latest "complete" set - there are at lsast three others which purport to be the definitive set, yet lack episodes herein compiled - but as long as David Suchet continues to revel in character and the producers can come up with scripts, acting and cinematography, there may be more. I, for one, certainly hope so.
The writing is brilliant, the constructions of the tales superb(some are constructed of whole cloth rather than derived from Dame Christie's pen, but no matter - the "feel" is perfectly coordinated). The finest performances are given by most of England's best actors, and a few Americans are thrown in as well - with less consistently great acting, however. Sound tracks are excellent, the music never overpowering - although sitting through the introductions is more than a little tedious, and the blasted copyright protection notice is impossible to skirt - on every single one of the umpty-ump discs.
It is, of course, impossible to have such a long-running series without a few hiccups in script or casting, and there is an occasional anchronism that jars, but we're here on earth still, not in that perfect world religion promises us after this short hiatus of life.
Just in case the promises are empty, be sure to get this set and watch a few times - maybe we're allowed to carry our memories with us when we enter The Light. In any case, you won't regret the time or money if you enjoy good brain-twisting mysteries and lush cinematic treatment of times not so long past, but too soon forgot in the rush to modernity.
This is the latest "complete" set - there are at lsast three others which purport to be the definitive set, yet lack episodes herein compiled - but as long as David Suchet continues to revel in character and the producers can come up with scripts, acting and cinematography, there may be more. I, for one, certainly hope so.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Very nice compact packing. Sturdy box with two folder like sets, two DVDs per page. Small booklet with thumbnail and abstract episode index.
Discs work just fine. The only major irritation is the obligation to go through a one minute anti piracy video each time DVD is inserted (I paid for it, can I SKIP this please?!).
Have already run through the first 4-5 discs, which are 4:3 format. Later productions are on 16:9 format. Audio is top notch and English subtitles are quite helpful for non native speakers.
So many episodes are expected to vary in story quality. Some are really more catching than others, but the atmosphere is always there and Suchet is always a joy. With approximately 50 min. per average episode (excluding some with regular film duration), this collection should be more than enough value for money.
Discs work just fine. The only major irritation is the obligation to go through a one minute anti piracy video each time DVD is inserted (I paid for it, can I SKIP this please?!).
Have already run through the first 4-5 discs, which are 4:3 format. Later productions are on 16:9 format. Audio is top notch and English subtitles are quite helpful for non native speakers.
So many episodes are expected to vary in story quality. Some are really more catching than others, but the atmosphere is always there and Suchet is always a joy. With approximately 50 min. per average episode (excluding some with regular film duration), this collection should be more than enough value for money.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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We are so pleased to have all these wonderfully amusing episodes to reach for on the frequent nights there is nothing to watch on tv. We are happy to watch them over and over. Read more
Published 4 days ago by maclean
Poirot
Fantastic value, this box set of Agatha Christie's Poirot will keep me entertained for a long time. Good service, I like the free postage!
Published 29 days ago by Susie
poirot colllection
i have enjoyed watching this collection of poirot stories. even though i have seen them before i think they are timeless classics and well worth watching over and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by spinner
A 'Poirot-Fest'!
A fabulous collection. A 'must-have' for any fans of the little Belgian and his famous 'Grey Cells'. Excellent value for more than 30 DVD's of his cases. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DrBThomas
Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Complete Series 1-12
Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Complete Series 1-12 very good like more Be detailed and specific. What would you have wanted to know before you purchased the product? Read more
Published 1 month ago by thompson twins
Extra extras, yodel and compact packaging
This is not a review of the show as even those who think Poirot isn't as good as it was will probably find it cheaper to buy this collection than individual box sets. Read more
Published 1 month ago by happyD
How sad
How sad that any future attempt at Poirot is up against David Suchet. An astonishingly accomplished performance that has made him Poirot and for me at least, an impossible act to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nick Graham
Wonderful box set of classic television
I can't recommend this enough. It is just the best box collection I've ever purchased. David Suchet is a natural.
Published 1 month ago by Craig D. Johnstone
great!
It is a great collection of Poirot videos. I love the series and having them all at one pack is amazing!
Published 1 month ago by Nastaran Pashaei
Complete Poirot series
We are keen viewers of Poirot but the adverts on the TV drive us mad. Having our own series is ideal and we are gradually working our way through. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daf
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