David Suchet shares his many memories of creating this iconic television series
and reflects on what the detective has meant to him over the yearsIn the summer
of 2013 David Suchet filmed his final scenes as Hercule Poirot. After 24 years i
n the role, he played the character in every story that Agatha Christie wrote ab
out him (bar one, deemed unfilmable) and he bid adieu to a role and a character
that changed his life. Here he tells the story of how he secured the part, with
the blessing of Agatha Christie's daughter, and set himself the task of presenti
ng the most authentic Poirot that had ever been filmed.
David Suchet is uniqu
ely placed to offer the ultimate companion to one of the world's longest running
television series. Peppered with anecdotes about filming, including many tales
of the guest stars who have appeared over the years, the book is essential readi
ng for Poirot fans all over the world.
