Author: Mark Aldridge

Podcast and TV update

Happy new year! Just a quick update to say that I recently appeared on the Studio Canal podcast to discuss the four Agatha Christie films recently released on 4K disc. Very good they look too! I also took part in Southampton Solent University’s Explained podcast.

On TV I appeared on NBC’s Today programme discussing Christie at Christmas on Burgh Island.

And while I’m discussing podcasts, make sure you’re continuing to listen to the Swinging Christies podcast, which I do with Gray Robert Brown. Expect an announcement or two in the next few months…

HarperCollins: A Christie for Christmas event

Very excited to say that HarperCollins’ event A Christie for Christmas is returning for its second year, and I’ll be a part of it again. This time I’m chairing a panel with Ben Miller and Chris Chibnall about murder mysteries on page and screen. Elsewhere there are more great guests including Poirot and Marple continuation writers Sophie Hannah and Lucy Foley. Tickets sold out even before I could post about it, but keep an eye out for more events coming soon 👀

The Swinging Christies LIVE!

Our first video episode of The Swinging Christies is now available – recorded LIVE in front of a sold-out crowd at the International Agatha Christie Festival, filmed and edited by the brilliant Emberlense Productions! Video available on YouTube and supported podcast apps, including Spotify (audio only elsewhere).

BBC Maestro & Agatha Christie Festival

On 30 April I was thrilled to head to Claridge’s for the launch event for BBC Maestro’s new Agatha Christie course. I spent two years on the project, leading the research and writing, and it was a thrill. BBC Maestro and Agatha Christie Ltd took a huge amount of care over the process. You can learn more about it here.

Also, Gray and I have been busy with our Swinging Christies podcast, including piggybacking on a US research trip to record a couple of episodes. They’ve gone down really well, so have a listen if you haven’t yet!

I’m also really looking forward to returning to the International Agatha Christie Festival in September, ready to discuss Witness for the Prosecution and (with Gray) some Swinging Christies images – maybe see you there..?

Spring Gathering and statue unveiling

Just a quick update to say what a fantastic day I had at the Agatha Christie Festival Spring Gathering, which included the unveiling of the new statue of Christie on Torquay Harbour. Don’t miss it if you’re in the area!

Gray and I had a wonderful time speaking in front of such a warm audience about our ‘Story so far…’ – we can’t wait to return in September for our live recording of a new episode. I’ll also be speaking about Witness for the Prosecution in my own talk, sharing some lovely and rare images and information. Tickets for both talks are still available but selling fast!

I’m writing this update happily ensconced in the guest room at Greenway while I work on my next book, as I’m taking the chance to visit for a few days while I work on my book. Talk about atmospheric!

2025’s Agatha Christie Festival

The programme has now been announced for 2025’s Agatha Christie Festival, and it looks like it’ll be another great year!

I’ll be appearing at two events. One is a special live recording of The Swinging Christies, my podcast with Gray Robert Brown. We will be looking at the most Swinging images of the decade!

Then I’m also giving my own talk, about Witness for the Prosecution, in which I talk about the journey of Christie’s greatest short story* from page to stage and screen. I’ll be sharing some rare treats!

You can book your tickets at the festival’s website – hope to see you there!

(*as voted for by the festival’s audience in 2023!)

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