Super Sleuths

Agatha Christie's most infamous character, Hercule Poirot, has seen a variety of incarnations on the screen, but none so perfectly portrayed as the Poirot of English actor, David Suchet. In this programme, we follow the journey from page to small screen of 'that bloody little Belgian'.

The story of the journey from page to the small screen of Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse. With contributions from Colin Dexter, former cast and the original production team. Narrated by Sean Pertwee.

The story of the journey from page to the small screen of Ruth Rendell’s Inspector Wexford. Featuring interviews with George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft and author Val McDermid. Narrated by Sean Pertwee.

The story of the journey from page to the small screen of Caroline Graham’s Inspector Barnaby. Featuring interviews with Caroline Graham, John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Anthony Horowitz and the main producers. Narrated by Sean Pertwee.

The story of the journey from page to the small screen of R D Wingfield’s character, Inspector Jack Frost. Featuring interviews with the cast, crew and writers. Narrated by Sean Pertwee.

The story of the journey from page to the small screen of W J Burley’s character, Wycliffe. Featuring interviews with Burley’s son, the cast, the crew and contemporary crime-writers, we reveal the story behind the successful Cornish detective.