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All About Agatha Christie

Christie
Agatha Christie
Miss Marple
The Mysterious Affair At Styles
Murder On the Orient Express
The Busy Body
The Mousetrap
The Hollow
Five Little Pigs
Hercule Poirot
Poirot
Death On the Nile
The 1960s Novels
Audiobooks
And Then There Were None
David Suchet
The Fourth Man
LGBTQIA Characters
The Moving Finger
Endless Night
Agatha Christie Festival

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.)... more

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It's always a special treat to cover a fresh, original story by Agatha Christie on this podcast--especially since we don't have too many of these left!

I'm going on tour here in the United States for Sweet Spot, the third book in my Ghostwriter Myst... more

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It's an unusual episode of this podcast that focuses on the history of abortion rights here in the United States--but that is just how far-reaching the Agatha Christie fandom has become. Thank you to author Amy Littlefield for sharing her particular-... more

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Happy International Nurses Week! To celebrate, A+++ listener co-host Claire Wells is back, and together, we went deep on the many (... many!) ladies of the lamp to be found in the pages of Agatha Christie: red-headed vixens, beautiful-fingered layabo... more

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It was a thrill first to read and then to discuss Margot's books, which feature a rare blend of hard-boiled noir (from a female perspective) and the sort of clued mysteries familiar to any Christie fan.

Learn more about Margot's books here, and her ... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Littlefield
Abortion access correspondent for The Nation; author of Killers of Roe
The Nation
Episode: Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Margot Douaihy
Contemporary crime fiction author and professor at Emerson College
Emerson College
Episode: Interview with Author Margot Douaihy
Tina Hodgkinson
Social worker, London tour guide, Christie expert
Author, Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital
Episode: Interview with Tina Hodgkinson, Author of Agatha Christie's London: A Historical Guide to the Queen of Crime's Capital
Claire Wells
All About Agatha listener and co-host for the Doctors episode
All About Agatha Christie
Episode: Say Aah: The Doctors of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host Claire Wells)
John Curran
Christie scholar; author of The Murder Game: Play, Puzzles & the Golden Age
Author, Christie scholar
Episode: Interview with Dr. John Curran, Agatha Christie Scholar and Author of The Murder Game: Play, Puzzles & the Golden Age
Sophie Hannah
Best-selling author and Poirot continuation writer
Author
Episode: Interview with Sophie Hannah, Author of No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done
Ragnar Jónasson
Award-winning Icelandic author known for the Dark Iceland series and numerous mystery titles.
Iceland Noir
Episode: Interview with Ragnar Jónasson, Mystery Author and Erstwhile Agatha Christie Translator
Maureen Johnson
Author of The Stevie Bell Mysteries and several other books.
New York Times Best-Selling Author
Episode: Interview with Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper, Author and Illustrator of The Creeping Hand Murder
Jay Cooper
Illustrator with over 25 children's books and designer for Broadway advertising campaigns.
Episode: Interview with Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper, Author and Illustrator of The Creeping Hand Murder

Hosts

Kemper Donovan
Host of All About Agatha Christie; central figure driving the analysis, ranking framework, and show direction.
Catherine Brobeck
Co-host and researcher whose work anchored the original ranking project and deep-dive analyses.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.7k ratings
  • Just the best

    I came to this podcast a bit late, started in August 2026, in fact! But I have listened to it every day to and from work ever since. I just finished the episode on curtain, I found myself brought to tears numerous times. For anyone who is an Agatha Christie podcast not only works, the Cannon, and so much background on her life and impact she has had the genre, but more than anything so much joy! I could not recommend it more high than anyone from the most casual to most devoted Christie. Thank y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    red..is..best
    Canadaa month ago
  • The Cat’s Purring!

    I really enjoyed this even though I am late to the program. Loved the conversation about Bertie Wooster and Hastings! Have often thought same especially with Hugh Fraser playing Hastings on tv. The cat purring in the background was divine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michypops
    Australiaa month ago
  • Smart and fun

    Charming, erudite, and the best nerdy fun. A must listen for Christie fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dimt20150511
    United Statesa month ago
  • The questions

    So it’s always answered by guests. What brought you to Christie? As I was growing up, my mother had some authors she followed, Christie among them. By Junior High I was reading the brooks as my mother finished them. I saw movies in the ‘60s on, as they came out. Another vibrant way to enjoy her. As I entered adulthood, her books just seemed to always be available. Then, when we first got a tv and cable, we watched a lot of old movies with our young kits. The Margaret Rutherford Miss Marple movie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntikacksews
    United Statesa month ago
  • So much fun!

    The podcast is a wonderful opportunity to get a deep dive into the novels of one of my favorite authors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The No Mercy Reviewer
    United Statesa month ago

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Guests and topics are described as thoughtful, with high-quality scholarship and engaging discussion.
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#250
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Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: Do you think Agatha Christie and Miss Marple would influence your perspective on abortion politics today?
Amy suggests that while Christie and Miss Marple inspire a listening, three-dimensional approach, she would not fully align with Christie's politics but appreciates the empathy and nuanced portrayal of human motives that can inform dialogue across political divides.
Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: What motivated you to frame your book as a Murder Mystery investigation into abortion rights?
She explains that the framing began as a way to engage readers with a difficult topic, using Christine tropes to invite empathy and to examine how policies cause real deaths, while balancing competing narratives and exploring the humanity of all involved.
Interview with Amy Littlefield, Author of Killers of Roe: My Investigation into the Mysterious Death of Abortion Rights
Q: When and how did you first discover Agatha Christie, and what did she come to mean to you?
Amy describes discovering Death on the Nile in middle school and being captivated by the mystery and the artistry of Christie's openings and characters, which provided comfort and escape during adolescence and later moments of motherhood and upheaval.
Relax Your Arm: The Nurses of Agatha Christie (with Guest Co-Host Claire Wells)
Q: Why do nurses appear so frequently in Agatha Christie's works?
Nurses are ubiquitous witnesses and observers in Christie's worlds, able to be both inside and outside the main action, moving through houses and wards with access to patients and secrets, which makes them ideal for complicating plots and serving as alibis or clues.
Interview with Author Margot Douaihy
Q: How did you come to write the Sister Holiday series and why set it in New Orleans?
Margot explains she wanted a hard-boiled vibe with a strong sense of place, using a punk nun as a unique sleuth and merging noir with puzzle-driven mystery, and she emphasizes how New Orleans' energy, spirituality, and contradictions shape the stories.

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A deeply analytical show centered on Agatha Christie's canon, its adaptations, and the historical context that informs her work. Episodes blend close literary reading with cultural history—ranging from character tropes (nurses, doctors, veterans) to settings (London, New Orleans) and the evolution of institutions like nursing and the NHS. The host duo often invites researchers, scholars, and guest authors to explore Christie-inspired puzzles, adaptations, and the author's broader legacy. The cadence mixes rigorous analysis with personal anecdotes, audience engagement, and occasional listener mail segments, making it a thoughtful yet approachable resource for Christie fans, scholars, and mystery readers alike. A standout trait is the persist... more

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2. Margot Douaihy
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5. John Curran
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7. Ragnar Jónasson
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