The detectives quickly realize that the other four guests must be the murders about whom Me Shaitana spoke Dr Roberts, a respected general doctor Major Respard, a renowned adventurer and traveller Mrs Lorrimer, a seemingly upstanding woman in her sixties and Anne Meredith, a quiet young woman in her early twenties.
At the dinner, Poirot finds both familiar friends and complete strangers Mr Shaitana has assembled three other sleuths Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard, Colonel Race, a retired secret service operative and Ariadne Oliver, famous crime writer of many "whodunit" style murder mystery novels. Poirot finds him odious but fascinating and accepts his invitation to dinner on Friday the eighteenth. He tells Poirot that as well as collecting snuff boxes and other artefacts, he also collects myrdered who have literally gotten away with murder. Whilst looking at the boxes Poirot encounters Mr Shaitana, a rich and exotic man of dubious character who is fascinated by the macabre and believes himself to be cleverer than most people. The novel begins at an exhibition of snuff boxes attended by the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. With thanks to Noah for some of the production details.These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. MerchandiseĪgatha Christie's Poirot - 'Cards on the Table' Region 1 DVDĪgatha Christie's Poirot - 'Cards on the Table' Region 2 DVDĬards on the Table by Agatha Christe (edition of the novel published to coincide with the programme's broadcast includes production photos and behind-the-scenes details) She returns as the character in 'Mrs McGinty's Dead' (2008), 'Third Girl' (2008), and 'Hallowe'en Party' (2010). Zoë makes her first appearance as Hercule Poirot's friend, Ariadne Oliver, in 'Cards on the Table'. CastĮxecutive Producers: Michele Buck, Phil Clymer, Delia Fine, and Damien Timmer Alongside fellow sleuths Superintendent Battle, Colonel Race, and crimewriter Ariadne Oliver, Poirot must decide which of the other guests at the mysterious Mr Shaitana's party is a murderer. Veteran detective Hercule Poirot is invited to an evening of bridge - with a twist. < Back to TV menu Agatha Christie's Poirot - 'Cards on the Table' (2005)Ī drama by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Agatha Christie, and first broadcast on 11 December 2005 (A&E).
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