Poirot and me
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Poirot and me
AUTHOR:
Suchet, David.
Wansell, Geoffrey, 1945-
ISBN:
9780755364220
PUBLICATION_INFO:
London : Headline, 2014.
PHYSICAL_DESC:
x, 373 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 cm
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes index.
Originally published: 2013.
ABSTRACT:
In the summer of 2013, David Suchet filmed his final scenes as Hercule Poirot. For 24 years Suchet was the on-screen embodiment of Agatha Christie's iconic Belgian detective and, in 'Poirot and Me', the actor tells the story of how he secured the part, with the blessing of Agatha Christie's daughter, and set himself the task of presenting the most authentic Poirot that had ever been filmed. Peppered with anecdotes about filming, including many tales of the guest stars who have appeared over the years, the book is essential reading for Poirot fans all over the world.
TITLE_SUBJECT:
SUBJECT:
| Detective and mystery television programs -- Great Britain -- History and criticism. |
| Poirot, Hercule (Fictitious character) |
| Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976 -- Characters -- Hercule Poirot. |
| Suchet, David. |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot. |
BIBSUMMARY:
In the summer of 2013, David Suchet filmed his final scenes as Hercule Poirot. For 24 years Suchet was the on-screen embodiment of Agatha Christie's iconic Belgian detective and, in 'Poirot and Me', the actor tells the story of how he secured the part, with the blessing of Agatha Christie's daughter, and set himself the task of presenting the most authentic Poirot that had ever been filmed. Peppered with anecdotes about filming, including many tales of the guest stars who have appeared over the years, the book is essential reading for Poirot fans all over the world.