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Poirot’s Sir David Suchet to star in Ludwig Christmas special

The festive instalment will see the actor behind one of television’s most famous detectives having the tables turned

The Independent UK · Sep 2

BBC announces Ludwig Christmas special starring Sir David Suchet

The series stars Mitchell as John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor, a puzzle designer who assumes the identity of his twin brother – a detective chief inspector.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

First look at Edward Bluemel as youngest-ever Hercule Poirot for new BBC series

Poirot has been portrayed by actors including David Suchet, John Moffatt, Peter Ustinov and Kenneth Branagh

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Agatha Christie's Poirot is returning to the screen with new series in production

Talk about big shoes to fill... Or should that be, a powerfully dainty moustache to sport?

Euronews · May 21

‘As evil as Iago’: the return of Terence Rattigan’s shocking Man and Boy

Rattigan hoped his 1954 tale about a swindler who exploits his son’s sexual allure would prove him a serious dramatist. Its scandalous story reveals much about the playwright and resonates freshly

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Alan Carr tries to become a wine connoisseur: best podcasts of the week

The Celebrity Traitor winner teams up with fellow comedian Lee Peart for a hilarious attempt to demystify vino. Plus, David Suchet narrates Dickens’s spine-tingling tales

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2025

Ivo van Hove’s All My Sons extends the UK’s special relationship with Arthur Miller

In his first major hit play, now receiving another starry revival, the celebrated dramatist’s analysis of the American psyche is steeped in European tradition

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

David Suchet says family member warned him against playing famous detective Poirot

Sir David played Poirot on television for 25 years - but nearly didn’t take the role

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

David Suchet says his brother John warned him not to play Poirot

Sir David revealed he only started reading the Poirot books after accepting the role – a character he would portray on television for 25 years.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025