The Curious Mind of Hercule Poirot

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  90. S15E3 The Riviera, Islands and Escapes: Holidaying Abroad 19.09.2026 8min

  From luxury resorts to Mediterranean islands, Christie’s holiday mysteries transport readers to places of beauty and adventure. But can people really leave their problems behind when they travel? This episode explores tourism, escapism, and the surprising truth that the most important journeys are often the ones that take place within ourselves.
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  89. S15E2 Egyptomania and Empire: Ancient Mysteries in a Modern Age 16.09.2026 8min

  Ancient tombs, archaeological discoveries, and rumours of curses captivated Christie’s readers. This episode explores the fascination with Egypt that inspired stories such as The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb and Death on the Nile. We reflect on history, empire, and the enduring question of what truly lasts when human achievements fade.
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  88. S15E1 The Foreign Detective: Poirot as an Outsider 13.09.2026 7min

  Why did Agatha Christie make her detective Belgian? In this opening episode, we explore Poirot’s identity as a refugee, outsider, and observer of British society. Along the way, we consider the unique insights that come from standing slightly apart and what Scripture teaches about welcoming strangers and valuing those on the margins.
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  87. S14E6 The Capture of Cerberus: Hope at the End of the Journey 06.09.2026 10min

  Poirot reaches his twelfth and final labour. In a story of crime, regret and difficult choices, The Capture of Cerberus brings the journey to a fitting conclusion with themes of hope, redemption and the possibility of choosing a different path.
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  86. S14E5 The Apples of The Hesperides: The Need to Win 03.09.2026 8min

  For ten years, Emery Power has pursued a priceless stolen goblet that he has never actually possessed. Poirot’s search raises a fascinating question: when does wanting what is rightfully ours become something more — a need to win, possess and prove a point?
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  85. S14E4 The Flock of Geryon: The Danger of Easy Answers 31.08.2026 9min

  Why are charismatic leaders and simple answers so appealing? As Poirot investigates a troubling spiritual movement, The Flock of Geryon explores belonging, influence, certainty and the importance of thinking critically about those we choose to follow.
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  84. S14E3 The Girdle of Hippolyta: Who Are You Really? 28.08.2026 9min

  A missing girl and a stolen painting lead Poirot into a mystery filled with disguises and mistaken identities. The Girdle of Hippolyta invites us to consider appearances, identity and how well we really know the people around us.
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  83. S14E2 The Horses of Diomedes: When We Are Consumed by What We Feed 25.08.2026 10min

  Christie transforms the terrifying horses of Greek mythology into a dark story of drugs, vulnerability and exploitation. This episode explores what can consume us — and the responsibility of those who profit from another person’s struggles.
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  82. S14E1 The Cretan Bull: When Fear Takes Control 22.08.2026 9min

  Fear can change the way we see both ourselves and others. In The Cretan Bull, Poirot confronts a frightening story of apparent instability and violence, revealing how easily fear, reputation and assumption can distort the truth.
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  81. S13E6 The Stymphalean Birds: Seeing Beyond Appearances 13.08.2026 10min

  In The Stymphalean Birds, Poirot encounters people who use charm, sophistication and carefully constructed appearances to conceal their true intentions. As their performance begins to unravel, he must look beyond first impressions and recognise the pattern beneath the deception. This episode explores manipulation, authenticity and Poirot’s remarkable ability to see character clearly when others are distracted by appearances.
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  80. S13E5 The Augean Stables: Cleaning up the Mess 10.08.2026 10min

  In The Augean Stables, Poirot confronts a political world clouded by scandal, corruption and manipulation. Rather than searching for a single villain, he must untangle a system in which truth has become buried beneath accusation and self-interest. This episode explores institutional wrongdoing, the complexity of reform, and Poirot’s belief that lasting restoration begins by bringing hidden things into the light.
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  79.S13E4 The Erymanthian Boar: Order in the Midst of the Storm 07.08.2026 10min

  In "The Erymanthian Boar", Poirot is drawn into danger at an isolated mountain resort in the Alps. Surrounded by snowstorms, discomfort and uncertainty, he must identify a dangerous criminal while working far beyond his preferred environment. This episode explores the influence of our surroundings, the limits that accompany even exceptional abilities, and the quiet strength of persevering when order gives way to chaos.
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  78. S13E3 The Arcadian Deer: The Pursuit of What Matters 04.08.2026 9min

  In The Arcadian Deer, Poirot undertakes a search unlike his usual criminal investigations. Moved by a young mechanic’s sincere longing to find a woman he briefly met, Poirot follows a faint trail through hidden circumstances and complicated human choices. This episode explores patience, compassion and the pursuit of what is genuinely precious, revealing Poirot’s tender belief that people are worth seeking, understanding and valuing.
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  77. S13E2: When Lies Grow New Heads: The Hydra and the Power of Rumour 01.08.2026 10min

  In The Lernean Hydra, Agatha Christie transforms a many-headed monster into something far more familiar: gossip. As rumours spread through a small village and an innocent woman becomes the target of suspicion, Poirot traces the accusations back to their source. This episode explores the destructive power of words, the danger of mistaking repetition for truth, and Poirot’s belief that justice must always begin with evidence.
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  76. S13E1 The Beginning: Hercules, Hercule and The Lion 29.07.2026 8min

  Agatha Christie’s The Labours of Hercules pairs the legendary strength of Hercules with the remarkable mind of Hercule Poirot. In this opening episode, we explore why Poirot undertakes twelve final cases inspired by the ancient myths and consider the first labour, The Nemean Lion. What begins with a kidnapped Pekingese reveals deeper questions about vulnerability, exploitation and Poirot’s determination to protect others through truth, wisdom and compassion.
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  75. S12E6 Hospitality, Community, and Human Nature 24.07.2026 8min

  As we conclude our season, we step back and consider what food, drink, and hospitality reveal about people. From tea tables and dinner parties to coffee cups and shared meals, Christie’s stories remind us that human beings long for connection, belonging, and community. This final episode explores why some of life’s most important moments happen around a table—and what that tells us about ourselves. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen
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  74. S12E5 Poison in the Teacup 21.07.2026 8min

  Few writers used poison as skilfully as Agatha Christie. But poison is more than a clever murder method—it is a symbol of trust betrayed. This episode explores Christie’s fascination with poison, her wartime experience in a hospital dispensary, and what poisoned food and drink reveal about deception, relationships, and human nature. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen
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  73. S12E4 Dining with Murder: Restaurants, Luncheons, and Country House Meals 18.07.2026 8min

  Some of Christie’s most important conversations take place around a dining table. From elegant dinners and railway dining cars to village lunches and hotel restaurants, this episode explores how shared meals create opportunities for connection, observation, and occasionally murder. Along the way, we discover why food is so often at the centre of community life. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen 
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  72. S12E3 Cocktails, Sherry, and Social Status 15.07.2026 7min

  From country house dinners to fashionable London gatherings, drinks often reveal more than thirst. This episode explores the social language of cocktails, sherry, whisky, and champagne in Christie’s world, uncovering what beverages can reveal about class, identity, ambition, and the masks people wear. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen 
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  71. S12E2 Poirot’s Coffee and the Outsider’s Perspective 12.07.2026 8min

  While most English characters reach for tea, Hercule Poirot often prefers coffee, hot chocolate, or a carefully prepared tisane. This episode explores what Poirot’s beverage choices reveal about his Belgian identity, his role as an outsider, and the unique perspective that allows him to see what others overlook. buymeacoffee.com/alanna.sorrensen