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Woman & Home

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: 'The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be...' Life lesson about doubt, reality and trusting what seems unbelievable

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: Agatha Christie's novel Murder on the Orient Express offers a timeless lesson. Detective Hercule Poirot teaches us to question our initial assumptions and consider that seemingly impossible situations may have logical explanations upon closer inspection. The quote encourages us to keep an open…

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First look at Edward Bluemel as youngest-ever Hercule Poirot for new BBC series

Poirot has been portrayed by actors including David Suchet, John Moffatt, Peter Ustinov and Kenneth Branagh

The Independent UK

Edward Bluemel transforms into Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot for new series

He stars as the Belgian detective in the forthcoming BBC six-part series Hercule.

Evening Standard

An Agatha Christie classic with an impressive cast: best podcasts of the week

Toni Collette heads a list of familiar voices playing out the village murder-mystery. Plus, Guz Khan and Kiell Smith-Bynoe go off on some rather wild tangents

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: "If you place your head in a lion's mouth, then you cannot…" - a sharp lesson on risk, responsibility and thinking before you act

Life often involves genuine risk, but not every risk is actually worth taking. Some decisions place someone in a situation where the possible consequences were obvious from the very beginning. Agatha Christie captured that exact idea in one vivid image. "If you place your head in a lion's mouth, then…

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‘Poirot’s hotel was the place to stay in Istanbul’: the book that inspired my travels

Falling in love with a novel motivated these five travel writers to immerse themselves in locations from the Yukon and Kyrgyzstan to the Côte d’Azur

The Guardian - UK

OpenAI Quietly Bans Author Mimicry in ChatGPT, but a Simple Loophole Remains

OpenAI changed ChatGPT responses to block direct author imitation, while users can still request broader writing techniques and styles.

International Business Times UK

And Then There Were Sum: Agatha Christie’s relatives make eye-watering amount 50 years after author’s death

Queen of crime’s estate is earning huge profit thanks to hit films and TV shows adapted from her work

The Independent UK

Susanna Reid blasts GMB guest's 'despicable' remark about Ann Widdecombe death

Kevin Maguire criticised over ‘unfair’ remarks made about death of Reform spokeswoman who was killed at her Devon home

Evening Standard

Enyd Williams obituary

Director and producer of BBC radio dramas whose inspired casting of June Whitfield as Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple proved a hit with listeners

The Guardian - UK

Ann Widdecombe murder: Counter-terror police to lead investigation as Farage told to stop speculation

Nigel Farage criticised over comments on killing of former Conservative minister and ex-Reform UK spokeswoman at her home in Devon

Evening Standard

I, Jack Wright review – BBC murder mystery show is frustratingly shallow

2/5 New release from the writer of ‘Unforgotten’ can’t decide whether it’s a pantomime potboiler or a more refined dynastic drama

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Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: “A mother's love for her child is like… – Inspiring lessons on parenting, sacrifice, protection and why home is where love begins by the legendary mystery writer known for her timeless storytelling and deep insights on human nature and life

Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: Agatha Christie’s quote, “A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity. It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path,” explores the unmatched strength, selflessness, and unconditional…

The Guardian - UK

Sleuthing sheep, Young Sherlock and a new Poirot: how amateur detectives took over our screens

From the Sherlock Holmes spin-offs to The Sheep Detectives, DIY sleuths are on the case all over TV and cinema. But where did the trope of the outsider who outsmarts the professionals come from – and how do these depictions compare to reality?

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5 best mystery movies like ‘Enola Holmes’ to stream now

Already watched “Enola Holmes 3” on Netflix? Here are five mystery movies you should stream next.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: it’s everyone’s favourite sheep-herding family

Yorkshire shepherd Amanda Owen takes an old-school camping trip. Plus: a documentary for Agatha Christie fans. Here’s what to watch this evening

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BBC casts youngest-ever Poirot for new Agatha Christie reboot

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New Hercule Poirot cast for TV show reboot – and he’s very young

Titled 'Hercule', the new six-part series will follow the famous Belgian detective as he solves his first-ever cases before becoming the world’s most iconic sleuth. Now, we know who David Suchet’s successor will be...

The Independent UK

Sex Education star Edward Bluemel cast as youngest-ever Hercule Poirot for BBC reboot

The actor will play Agatha Christie’s famous sleuth in a new BBC series

Evening Standard

My Lady Jane’s Edward Bluemel to star in major new Hercule Poirot TV series

Hercule will be made by Mammoth Screen for the BBC.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: 'The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.' Timeless life lessons by the 'Queen of Crime' on honesty, courage, & why reality is more beautiful than illusion

Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: Agatha Christie's enduring quote, "The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it," emphasises the enduring value of truth. Even when it is uncomfortable or unpleasant, truth provides clarity, builds trust, and fosters personal growth. By helping…

The Conversation

Agatha Christie: what made the world’s bestselling author so successful? Here’s a clue

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Agatha Christie (1890-1976). The event itself, on January 12, was marked by a flurry of media coverage across the world, and academic experts were sought for comment. The chief question being: why is Christie the bestselling author of all time?

The Conversation

Patricia Cornwell survived her parents’ breakdown, psychosis and neglect by creating her own worlds

In 1976, Patsy Daniels, an English major at Davidson College in North Carolina wrote her first book. An autobiographical novel describing a fraught childhood and adolescence, it was never published. In 1990, Patsy, now identifying as Patricia Daniels Cornwell, wrote a forensic thriller, Postmortem, introducing medical examiner Dr Kay Scarpetta…

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