Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Hercule Poirot

Drama: Crime

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Classic mystery stories by Agatha Christie, featuring Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.

After The Funeral

BBC Radio 7

Hercule Poirot: After The Funeral

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hercule Poirot, After The Funeral

Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. But his sister thinks it was murder.

Wealthy businessman Richard Abernethie is dead. His sister thinks it was murder. Agatha Christie's whodunit stars John Moffatt.

Following the interment of Wealthy businessman, Richard Abernethie, his sister Cora blurts out that he was surely murdered. 

The next day, she is found dead...

Agatha Christie's whodunit, first published in 1953.  

John Moffatt stars as Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell

Hercule Poirot .... John Moffatt
Mr Entwhistle .... Frank Thornton
Inspector Morton .... John Baddeley
Miss Gilchrist .... Jennifer Piercey
Helen Abernethie .... Tessa Worsley
Maud Abernethie .... Jill Balcon
Timothy Abernethie .... John Hartley
Susan Banks .... Fritha Goodey
Gregory Banks .... Trevor Rawlins
Rosamund Shane .... Tilly Gaunt
Michael Shane .... Tam Williams
George Crossfield .... Ian Masters

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1999.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Hercule Poirot

After The Funeral

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra