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The second episode of the 'final five' Poirot films will air on ITV on Wednesday 23rd October 2013 at 8pm! This is wonderful news!
The Big Four, set before the impending World War II, reunites famed Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) with his sidekicks Captain Hastings (Hugh Fraser), Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson) and Miss Lemon (Pauline Moran), who haven't appeared in the series since 2001's Evil Under The Sun.
In this story, Poirot meets Japp, now promoted to Assistant Commissioner, at a chess match between two very important political figures. When one of them, a Russian Grandmaster, drops dead, Poirot and Japp must investigate but in doing so, they must do battle with a dangerous oraganisation called 'The Big Four'. Also returning to help their friend are efficient secretary Miss Lemon and the trustworthy Captain Hastings.
The guest cast include Sarah Parish (Merlin) and Patricia Hodge (Miranda). It was written by Mark Gattis (Sherlock) and actor Ian Hallard. Gatiss previously wrote Cat Among The Pigeons and Hallowe'en Party, and appeared in Appointment With Death.
Also in the news, it appears that (due to speculation and hints from ITV) the other three films will be released soon as well. If this is true, Dead Man's Folly could air on 30th October, The Labours Of Hercules on 6th November and Curtain on 13th November. I really hope this is true, although it will be so sad to say goodbye to a 25 year spanning series for good. Still, it would be nice to get the complete box set (1-13) for Christmas!
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