The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s
The Swinging ChristiesSex. Drugs. Rock 'n' Roll. Agatha Christie?? Agatha Christie may not be the first person you think of when you think of the Swinging Sixties, but her writing has much to say about the big topics of the day. Join Dr Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown on a rad journey through time with the Queen of Crime.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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It’s The Swinging Christies as you've never heard (or seen) it before - with a live audience! Join Mark and Gray at the 2025 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay, Devon, for this special recorded and filmed episode all about the way Agat... more
Gray and Mark meet Mystery Steve who has travelled all the way from Australia! Steve has been examining the way Agatha Christie titles have been translated into other languages. Steve’s project has just hit the 1960s, so we wanted to get him onto the... more
Gray and Mark head to beautiful Belfast to chat to novelist and Agatha Christie fan Jan Carson. Jan has been tackling the Troubles in her work for some time, and we want to discuss with her Christie’s Troubles references in Passenger to Frankfurt, as... more
Two wickedly witty women writers, separated only by the Atlantic! This episode, Gray and Mark carry on their American adventures and discuss the similarities and differences between the works of Agatha Christie and Shirley Jackson. Specifically focus... more
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- Always fascinating
If you’re even slightly interested in Agatha Christie, Swinging Christie’s is an absolute gem of a podcast. Hosts Mark and Gray bring an infectious enthusiasm and an impressive depth of knowledge to every episode, making each discussion both enlightening and hugely enjoyable.
What really sets Swinging Christie’s apart is the sheer level of detail Mark and Gray share. Their close readings of the novels, short stories, and adaptations go far beyond surface-level summaries; instead, they uncover h... more
Apple Podcasts5Thascales
United Kingdom2 months ago - Still Christie, after all these years…
An absolute essential podcast to anyone who loves Agatha Christie - and as she is the best-selling author of all time, the most successful playwright of all time, and the most translated author in the world, that should be an awful lot of you! The hosts, by turns scholarly and witty, are always entertaining. Even if you’re someone who has read Christie for a half century, you’ll find new insights and learn new things about this, the most overlooked decade of her career - overlooked despite the... more
Apple Podcasts5San Diego Jeff
United States3 months ago - Perfect for Agatha fans
Wonderful, fun and informative. Love it when a new episode arrives!
Apple Podcasts5JulesheritageUnited Kingdom8 months ago - An excellent podcast on Agatha Christie
The 1960’s are almost a forgotten or dismissed period of Christie’s writings, yet it was a decade of some classics especially Endless Night. This podcast hosted by Christie experts, demonstrates that Christie reflected the changing social, economic and political environment of the period in which she wrote. Never the cosy crime writer she is often portrayed but much more. The podcast has high production values and is very interesting, but not self-indulgent, which spoils too many podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5cate2104
Australia9 months ago - A Winner
An interesting approach to Agatha Christie’s work, this podcast is also a lot of fun to listen to. The hosts are likeable, knowledgeable, and funny, without a whiff of stuffiness.
Apple Podcasts5Nitpickery
Canadaa year ago
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Focusing on Agatha Christie's literary contributions during the 1960s, this podcast explores the cultural, social, and political landscapes that influenced her work during that pivotal decade. It investigates how Christie's writing intersected with significant themes such as sex, drugs, and the counterculture uprising while shedding light on often-overlooked aspects of her narratives, addressing how they reflect societal changes and issues of the era. The engaging banter between hosts helps to make complex discussions accessible and enjoyable, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers alike, as they dissect stories, adaptations, and historical contexts that enriched Christie's legacy. The podcast stands out for its in-depth analysis com... more
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