Agatha Christie: Twelve Radio Mysteries

Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations.

Agatha Christie is the acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', and these twelve short stories showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling mysteries. First broadcast in the early 2000s, the stories were adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience.

Among the star cast are Tom Hollander, Emilia Fox, Patricia Routledge, Julia McKenzie, Neil Dudgeon, Richard Griffiths, Rebecca Front and Andrew Sachs.

Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two of the stories, all twelve of which are infused with Agatha Christie's trademark tension and suspense. These tantalising tales of revenge, jealousy, love and death will thrill her many fans.

The stories are:

Philomel Cottage

Swan Song

Magnolia Blossom

Witness for the Prosecution

The Gates of Baghdad

The Hound of Death

In a Glass Darkly

The Dressmaker's Doll

The Case of the Perfect Carer

The £199 Adventure

The Gypsy

The Last Séance

Duration: 5 hours 30 mins approx.