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Adore Miss Marple, and especially portrayed by Joan Hickson. It's unfortunate that so many of today's viewers are bored without special effects and shoot outs, not to mention car chases and blood flowing.

Give me a good who-done-it any day.......of course, the book was more magnificent, and t...

Excellent episode, thank you Raven.

Good ol' Lynley. I wish he were more secure with his female relationships....am I the only one who thinks it's icky the way he follows Helen around like a puppy dog? Don't get me wrong....I adore him, and do think it's nice that he 'cares' about Helen's feelings, but he always seems so much lik...

That was a wonderful story....so sad, but intriguing too. Thank you so much, Raven, for all you do.

Havers suffers from reverse discrimination. She can't believe someone who would help her has honorable motives!

This is why she's constantly ridiculing Lynley's title and his wealth.

Thanks so much for the upload. I think the only thing missing is the credit roll.

I love Havers, and love her spunk, but I have a problem with her not following protocol....and for her to want credit, when she didn't follow orders, is beyond the pale. I think Lynley was very tolerant, consider...

Well acted, good storyline.......The books go deeper into backgrounds, etc, but, these shows are well worth the watch.

Absolutely wonderful performances. Every episode well worth watching. Love the novels, and Elizabeth George's Inspector Lynley continues to shine.

@SophyaAgain She's watching Brief Encounter.......one of my favorite old English black and white movies from way back when. It's extremely romantic.

It's a great movie with a haunting underlying sense of reality. While some of the movie seems almost tongue n' cheek....it's also quite serious. It's well acted.

@mlnbds I agree. Any Agatha Christie is better than what television usually has to offer, and yes, I've watched what I think is the entire collection of Tommy and Tuppence from the 80's. Loved them.

I do like Geraldine McEwan, but I have to admit, Joan Hickson has stolen my heart, when it comes to Christie's original intent. Oh how I wish they'd take a small step back when applying McEwan's makeup.

@talispoona Isn't that what the "comment" section is for? If you find my comments annoying, first read the name of the sender....then, ignore it.

Well, whether you like the ending or not, the story was brilliant. We should probably remember that the movie is BASED on the book, certainly not directed as written.

I rather like this version for the comedic overtones. Of course, no one can outwit Agatha Christie, when it comes to 'who done ...

I know I did a double take....Jane Marple, I hardly knew ye! It was lovely to see her in something else, but I have to admit, those painted nails made me cringe, and no knitting? Blasphemous!

Oh, I do love Francesca's hats....sigh, so classy, and with her face, what could go wrong?

Thank you for this. I adore John Guilgood (sp?) and it's so much fun with James Warwick and Francesca Annis

Hester dresses funny. All she needs is a beanie with a twirly windmill on top!

Thank you so much for the upload....It's wonderful.

The detective makes me swoon...he's adorable.

Good gravy! They all are getting on the accusatory bandwagon..."you did it", "no, you did it"! Ha ha....what a family.

I think the lady who cleans up has the hots for Leo, she's some nasty piece of work.

I'm a Joan Hickson fan, so I know I'm biased. This production is a far cry from the book.....and I do like the actress who is playing Miss Marple, although her make-up is so very harsh.

What these adaptations lack is the atmosphere ....a little too contrived.

I think the acting was very we...

@ImLiveingALie I agree that times were different. I suppose it seems unnatural to me for any woman to depend on the wealth of her family, and even to depend on the death of relations in order to survive. No wonder so many wealthy relatives get bumped off by their potential heirs.....something t...

Poirot is wonderful. His comforts are so important to him, especially the central heating!

Ok, now why in the world does the owner of the opium den have long fingernails? When Poirot is explaining his reasons for knowing who the killer is, watch the oriental owner smoking in the background...weird

I'm always so impressed with the atmosphere created for this production....down to the last detail. I love the trashcans (that's not something you hear everyday) on the street in Chinatown....the cute little lids. The buildings and the automobiles. No wonder Poirot is loved by so many viewers!

@talispoona I agree with you. Now, that means, I'll have to add this one to my Kindle collection

@aplantage Don't tell me that! Can you picture me with my fingers in my ears and my eyes closed? :)

I disagree that all characters in Christie novels are lowlifes. As Christie/Poirot acknowledge, it doesn't take a lowlife for evil to exist. She has had every walk of life, from servants to royalty in the robes of the murderer.

The title should have been "Murder Most Excellent" I loved it.

Poor Poirot....hard to go back to what once was :(