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Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

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Lucy Worsley investigates Agatha Christie, and the experiences that shaped her fiction.

Aired 12/03/2023 | Rating NR

Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley on the Mystery Queen

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Lucy Worsley investigates Agatha Christie, and the experiences that shaped her fiction.

Lucy Worsley explores the enigma of Agatha Christie. Over three episodes, she applies her historian’s powers of investigation to the Queen of Crime. And she uncovers a complex woman whose life – and work – reflects the upheavals of the 20th century.

Aired 12/03/2023 | Rating NR

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Preview: S1 | 31s | Lucy Worsley investigates Agatha Christie, and the experiences that shaped her fiction. (31s)

'The Mousetrap'

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 51s | Lucy discovers the origins of Agatha's most famous play, "The Mousetrap." (2m 51s)

Episode 3 Preview

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Preview: Ep3 | 30s | Lucy examines Agatha Christie’s later life, learning how she became the "Queen of Crime." (30s)

'Death on the Nile'

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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 2s | Lucy boards the SS Sudan, the paddle steamer that inspired "Death on the Nile." (2m 2s)

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Preview: Ep2 | 30s | Lucy investigates Agatha Christie's 1926 disappearance, and how it affected her writing. (30s)

Agatha's Divorce Trip

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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 42s | In the wake of her divorce, Agatha takes a trip on the Orient Express. (1m 42s)

Agatha's Disappearance

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Clip: Ep2 | 1m 52s | Following the discovery of her abandoned car, the police launch a search for Agatha. (1m 52s)

'The Mysterious Affair at Styles'

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Clip: Ep1 | 2m 55s | Lucy and Jamie discuss "The Mysterious Affair at Styles," and Poirot's unique qualities. (2m 55s)

Agatha's Family

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Clip: Ep1 | 1m 36s | Lucy meets Agatha's great grandson, James Prichard, to discuss Agatha's upbringing. (1m 36s)

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