The Agatha Christie Hour

S01E04: The Fourth Man

Is it possible for the dead to come back and possess the living? And is it possible to strangle oneself because of it? The fourth man in the railway compartment seems to think so, with his strange story about the doomed little chanteuse Annette and the love/hate relationship that she shares with the backward Felicie Bault.

Overview

This ten episode program was based on ten short stories written by Agatha Christie but with wide-ranging themes. Some were romances, some had supernatural themes and a couple were adventures. The common link was that all came from the talented pen of Agatha Christie, all were entertaining and each drama was carefully crafted and well cast with many of Britain's best known actors of the time represented.

Episodes

The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife

S01E01 The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife

September 7, 1982 8.0 60 min
Maria Packington's husband George is making a fool of himself over his young blonde secretary, Nancy. In her unhappiness, Maria turns to Mr. Parker Pyne for professional advice and assistance. Mr. Parker Pyne engages the...
In a Glass Darkly

S01E02 In a Glass Darkly

September 14, 1982 9.0 60 min
While visiting Badgeworthy, the home of the Carslake family, Matthew Armitage experiences a strange and frightening vision in a mirror in his bedroom of a man with a scar strangling Sylvia Carslake. Time passes, the...
The Girl in the Train

S01E03 The Girl in the Train

September 21, 1982 8.5 60 min
Cast upon the world without a penny by his heartless Uncle William, young George Rowland decides to catch a train down to Rowland's Castle, a village which happens to bear his name. As George sits...
The Fourth Man

S01E04 The Fourth Man

September 28, 1982 9.0 60 min
Is it possible for the dead to come back and possess the living? And is it possible to strangle oneself because of it? The fourth man in the railway compartment seems to think so, with...
The Case Of The Discontented Soldier

S01E05 The Case Of The Discontented Soldier

October 5, 1982 9.0 60 min
Major John Wilbraham, newly retired from the British Army in Kenya and now living in the English country-side in a wisteria covered cottage with his faithful cocker spaniel finds life tame. Seeking adventure and romance,...
Magnolia Blossom

S01E06 Magnolia Blossom

October 12, 1982 8.0 60 min
In her determination to start a new life with her husband Richard's business rival Vincent, Theo flees to Paris with Vincent. But bad news follows quickly - Richard's business has collapsed. Theo returns to find...
The Mystery of the Blue Jar

S01E07 The Mystery of the Blue Jar

October 19, 1982 8.0 60 min
While playing golf, young Jack Hartington hears a woman's voice crying ""Murder! Help! Murder!"" Racing in the direction of the voice, Jack comes upon Felise Marchaud, a young Frenchwoman living in a cottage nearby who...
The Red Signal

S01E08 The Red Signal

November 2, 1982 9.0 60 min
Dermot West is in love with Claire, the wife of his best friend, Jack Trent. After visiting them one night he has a premonition, what he terms 'the red signal', that there is danger in...
Jane in Search of a Job

S01E09 Jane in Search of a Job

November 9, 1982 9.0 60 min
Jane Cleveland is out of work and owes rent on her London flat. When she is offered the role of 'double' to the Grand Duchess Olga, the adventurous Jane accepts with alacrity, especially as the...
The Manhood of Edward Robinson

S01E10 The Manhood of Edward Robinson

November 16, 1982 8.0 60 min
Although he should be saving for his wedding, when meek Edward Robinson wins the lottery, he buys a sports car and takes off on a journey. A case of mistaken identity later, Edward finds himself...

Cast

William Gaunt
William Gaunt
Major John Wilbraham
Nicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell
Edward Robinson
Angela Easterling
Miss Lemon
Christopher Wren
Annette's Attendant
Osmund Bullock
George Rowland
Ciaran Madden
Ciaran Madden
Theo Darrell

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