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Agatha Christie in Devon

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Agatha Christie spent the first 30 years of her life in Devon and later bought her holiday home, Greenway, on the banks of the River Dart. This podcast, hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, tells the story of her life in Torquay and the surrounding area and how her love for the Devon influenced her characters and work. Recorded on location right across Agatha Christie Country, each episode also features experts and guests helping tell the story.

The podcast is a must for lovers of Agatha Christie and the unique settings that inspired her. It was funded by Torbay’s Local Heritage Grant Scheme, which is a collaboration between Torbay Council, Torbay Culture, and the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, and made possible thanks to investment from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Episode 4: War

Episode 4: War

2024-09-1233:38

In our latest episode we look at Agatha’s life in Torquay during World War 1. We visit where she worked in the Voluntary Aid Detachment as a nurse and find out how her early knowledge of poisons was formed. Special guests include Dr Rebecca Mills, Carla Valentine, Karen Robinson and Ali Marshall.
Episode 3: Love

Episode 3: Love

2024-09-0536:36

Episode #3 of the Agatha Christie in Devon podcast has just dropped and it’s all about young love. We find out how Agatha came out as a young debutant and after several proposals of marriage went on to meet her first husband, Archie Christie at Ugbrooke House.  Special guests include Laura Thompson, the Honourable Alexander Clifford and Dr Jamie Bernthal-Hooker.
Episode 2: Girlhood

Episode 2: Girlhood

2024-08-2934:12

We discover what life was like for young Agatha living in England’s most fashionable seaside resort and the activities she loved growing up. Special guests include Val McDermid, Graham Kerr, Victoria Dowd and Robin Emdon.
Episode 1: Childhood

Episode 1: Childhood

2024-08-2127:23

We explore Agatha’s early life in Torquay living with her parents and siblings and visit some of the places she would have known very well as a young girl. Special guests include Hilary Macaskill, Rachel Trethewey, Father Peter March and Kemper Donovan.