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5. On Trial

Whodunnits Hercule Poirot - Sad Cypress
Episode 5 of 5

As Elinor stands accused, Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot uncovers evidence of greed and deceit. Stars John Moffatt.

As Elinor Carlisle stands accused of murder, the Belgian sleuth uncovers evidence of greed and deceit.

Conclusion of Agatha Christie's whodunnit.

Starring John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot.

Dramatised by Michael Bakewell.

Hercule Poirot ...... John Moffatt
Elinor Carlisle ...... Emma Fielding
Nurse Hopkins ...... Pauline Letts
Dr Lord ...... David McAlister
Roddy Welman ...... Charles Simpson
Sir Edwin Bulmer ...... David King
Sir Samuel Atterbury ...... Peter Penry-Jones
Dr Garcia/Clerk ...... John Church
Inspector Brill ...... Eric Allan
Judge ...... Alan Cullen
Mr Wargrave ...... Jonathan Adams
Mr Littledale ...... Gordon Reid
Amelia Sedley ...... Ann Windsor

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992.

30 minutes

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Friday 06:00
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