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geoffas 15 Oct 10 at 1:48 p.m. GMT

I emailed ITV to ask if they had any news about the remaining Poirots to be filmed. They replied: 

At the moment we do not have confirmed details regarding the filming of further episodes of Poirot.

I don't know if that sounds promising or not. At least they didn't say there were no details at all!

Geoff

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MissQuin 30 Oct 10 at 10:14 a.m. GMT

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Yes nearly everyone on here enjoyed it. Yor very astute Mrs Hastings to work out so much!

MRS_HASTINGS 30 Oct 10 at 9:41 a.m. GMT

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MissQuin I thought you summed up Halloween Party really well and with added insight too.

Yes I guessed the murderer and that he was Miranda's Father! - also that Rowena was invovled.

The masks were great.  I didn't work out the vase being dropped though at first.

Sounds like we would all "more like this please" from ITV?

Tommy_A_Jones 29 Oct 10 at 4:26 p.m. GMT

I hadn't thought of that Miss Quin, Making Michael more Prominant Telegraphed the whole thing or why else was he so Prominant, I have read trhe book so I knew anyway but I think If I hadn't I would know he was the Murderer but there again I will never know.

MissQuin 29 Oct 10 at 3:14 p.m. GMT

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Halloween Party:  It's true that they never would have gone though all that trouble in a village in the 30's. But I think most people would overlook it, because how else would the story work?

After the Appointment with death with I found utterly dreary, this adapt was a breath of fresh air. I loved the scene with Micheal in the mask, it was so sinister, he really had enchanted her.

I'm glad that although Poirot found the murder or children terrible, he didn't get too preachy. He didn't get his rosary beads out and such, like some of the recent ones. I loved the scene where he was told by the police "we have modern methods now, we don't need you" sort of thing. Poirot tried to look as though he was humbled, which he wasn't!

Also for once ITV had their timeing spot on. It was just right for dark nights and cold weather, to be curled up with a good Chrisite adapt.

Mrs Hastings- As you haven't read the book, did you guess who the murderers were? I didn't when I read it, but I would have supsected him on TV, because he was more prominent.

TheButlerDidIT 29 Oct 10 at 3:07 p.m. GMT

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I agree entirely with everything you have said. I thought the whole 30's Halloween style was very overlooked. Pumpkins and decorations everywhere. No nuns carving swastikas thank god. Very colourful, tense, with beautiful settings and at times chilling. In my humble opinion, I think it improved on the book. This adaption was close to the book but made minor improvements for the better. My fave Poirot adaption and I hope they continue to make adaptions in this style. 

MissQuin 28 Oct 10 at 8:06 p.m. GMT

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HALLOWEEN PARTY SPOILERS!!!! Ive only just finnished watching it and I loved it! The recent Poirot's have been pretty mundane and colourless, but Halloween party was vibrant, yet creepy and memorable. I'd gladly watch it again. 

The casting was superb Julian Rhind-Tutt was excellent as the charismatic but evil Micheal Garfield. The  atmosphere was very creepy and tense. But there were some lighter moments, Poirot shoes, the cat and the "witch". Also a special mention to the girl who played Miranda, she seemd so ethereal and innocent I wanted to shout "NO!!!" as Micheal tried to poison her.

There was even a scene that seemed to be paying homage to Millias Ophelia. The tragic Beatrice lay in the lake with her red hair swirling around her like Lizzie Siddal.

The downpoints? Well there wasn't much in the way of 1930's Halloween accurancy, but as the adapt was so superb I'd overlook it. Hard bitten Rowela Drake's breakdown at the end could have been a bit more subtle I guess. But apart from that, really excellent adapt.

Comparsions to the book: There were a few changes but mainly for the better actually. The book has some complex characters, an innovative murder (bobbing for apples and DIE!) and a good plot. But what's prevented it making my 10 ten was I did find it rather overlong such as conversations. But once these parts had been trimmed down, it made for a great paced story.

Anyone else love it?

MRS_HASTINGS 28 Oct 10 at 6:25 p.m. GMT

Thank you MissQuin for the welocme  

Its always nice to chat with like minded people.

I'd love to know your thoughts on HP last night? and anyone else's too.

MissQuin 28 Oct 10 at 3:04 p.m. GMT

A big welcome to the forum Mrs Hastings! I hope you enjoy it on here as much as I do

I didn't get a chance to watch HP last night, shame. I might watch it tonight.

MRS_HASTINGS 28 Oct 10 at 12:10 p.m. GMT

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I enjoyed Halloween Party last night - though I laughed as Rowena went through the woodland as it didn't seem that scary!!

The plot line was sinister and Poirot superb as always.

Don't know how close to the book this adaptation was though and suspect others will.

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 6:38 p.m. GMT

I'm so glad to hear you haven't torn up those adoption papers!! I feared you might consider me too much of a handful!!

Anyway, your'll always be Mr McGinty who makes me laugh with your  naughty but nice sense of humour. XXX

McGinty 26 Oct 10 at 5:55 p.m. GMT

Miss Q, you will always remain my personal feisty girl ! X

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 5:08 p.m. GMT

Thank you moderator I can understand things were getting a little tense here. I have nothing more to say on that particular topic.

Moderator2 26 Oct 10 at 5:05 p.m. GMT

As the moderator I shall have the last word! And the word is "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious".

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 4:57 p.m. GMT

Clearly your someone who always has to get the last word in...

I was just putting my point across, seeing as all of your posts have ended on a note which attempts to undermine everything Ive said. 

Tommy_A_Jones 26 Oct 10 at 4:39 p.m. GMT

You were the one who resurrected it.

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 4:19 p.m. GMT

End of conversation, at last.

Tommy_A_Jones 26 Oct 10 at 4:15 p.m. GMT

I am sorry you think my Posts are Contadictory and I am really sorry if you think my Posts are Bullying, I have never meant to seem a Bully but You see my Posts the way you see them and I see your Posts the way I see them, we each see the other person's Post in a way they aren't supposed to be interpretated.

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 3:48 p.m. GMT

You have missed the meaning of my post entirely. I was merely pointing out that real modern day gispies don't usually dress in that steroeotyped fashion.

Your posts are just a series of contradictory statements:

I'm a snob for making a flippant remark about lack of diveristy in Midsommer?

I have a "chip on my sholuder" because I made a light hearted joke? I don't see anyone else on here complaining about what I wrote. Just because you have some pathological dislike of the word "snobbish?"

And then "I respect your choice of words" then go on to niggle at every comment I make on here?

Just let it rest Tommy. It I wasn't thick skinned I would find your posts just bullying.

Tommy_A_Jones 26 Oct 10 at 3:37 p.m. GMT

The World has moved on, People are More wealthy ant so can afford Gold Hoop Earings and some people Dress above their Class and what isd a Bad Accebt to one isn't to another and again peope try to speek posh because they want to seem Posh. 

MissQuin 26 Oct 10 at 2:44 p.m. GMT

Eh?! Sorry I can't make any sense of what your trying to say.

Tommy_A_Jones 26 Oct 10 at 1:47 p.m. GMT

If having a bad accent was the sign of someone who was Upperrclassed theree would be more than there is, same woth gGold Hoop Earrings.

MissQuin 25 Oct 10 at 5:01 p.m. GMT

For a small area there IS a amazing amount of titled gentry. Also I'm not saying all the characters ARE Lords. But live in comfortable homes, often have sports cars, well spoken and are of the upper classes. Even the ones that work are on the upper crust of society.

Any gispies seen must have all requirements on the Midsommer checklist:

1.) Waistcoats that went out about 1910

2.) Neckchiefs

3.) Gold hoop earings

4.) Bad accents

5.) Be of a sterotype that's ouststandly daft.

No Ive not seen all the MM episdoes, I have other stuff to do.

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Oct 10 at 4:54 p.m. GMT

It is obvious you don't watch MM much as it isn't Packed with them but many Episodes to have Employers who by Definition do have staff.

MissQuin 25 Oct 10 at 4:33 p.m. GMT

The class system was huge in AC's day. The barrier is still very much in evidence between rich and poor. But only the very rich have servants. Not many Lords and Ladies out there, despite MM being packed with them. ;)

Diversity is the only way for TV to be interesting.

Talking of interesting.. (nudges McGinty) JJ Feild, now how could I forget him in DOTN?

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Oct 10 at 4:21 p.m. GMT

Fine If you stand by your choice of words I respect that, however much I hate the word, It would be dull if all Television had to cater for all ages and types and Drama would be Dull if all Drama had to Portray all Types of People, In fact Midsomer mMurders is Like Agatha Christie Books, Working Class People are hardly ever Murderers.

MissQuin 25 Oct 10 at 4:09 p.m. GMT

I stand firm by what I said. Snobbish was exactly the right word to describe many of the Midsommer characters.

Ive already pointed out it's lighthearted, but it's gone stale and could do with more variety of people from different backgrounds. Instead we are given and endless prosession of Lords, Earls, Barons, Vicars and such. So it's not like introducing someone "not posh" would suddenly turn MM into a gritty, realistic crime show.

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Oct 10 at 4:02 p.m. GMT

I totally agree Miss Quin although I do think your Post about Midsommer Murders would have worked just as well without the word Snobbish, Also I don't think a Light Hearterd Programe should be taken too seriously and No Drama should have to include every part of Society if it doesn't fit.

MissQuin 25 Oct 10 at 3:32 p.m. GMT

Well I'm not one to open old wounds actually. I don't even like disagreements (although I stand my ground when I think I'm not in the wrong). Of course people can say things that can be seen as offensive, when they meant no harm. I did assume that was the case of your previous remarks Tommy. So I was quite happy to engage with you in what I thought of as a friendly Downton Abbey discussion.

But seeing as you were so ready to make yet another scathing comment (That I'm a arrogant snob) which I thought of as rather.. off, than I can't help but feel disapointed that you have done it again.

The fact that making a point about lack of ethnic people and non upper class people, is seen to you as "snobbery" is rather curious.

But I wish to just let things rest. I know these posts between you and me must be tiresome for other forum members to read.

Tommy_A_Jones 25 Oct 10 at 3:20 p.m. GMT

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I think the Episode of MM with the Creepy Undertaker and His Mother is one of the best, I thought The Cards On The Table issue was an old subject Miss Quin, I am sorry you feel the need to resurrect it. 

It is a pity Spence and Elspeth aren't in Halloween Party but I am still looking forward to it on Wednesday even though I wish it was on on Sunday instead but then I might forget was is Happening in DA 

MissQuin 25 Oct 10 at 3:14 p.m. GMT

I'll pop round yours then McGinty, for a Poirot evening. Although you'd probably make me laugh so much I can't concentrate!

I'll be on here rating halloween Party after it's been on. The HP trailor I saw last night during Downton Abbey, looked great!

totty-ometer for Orient Express? -  Sounds like it could rank up there with my favourite Poirot series hunks moments:

1.) Hickory Dickory Dock- Nigel Chapman (Jonathan Firth) with damp hair, in a dressing gown! I must stop mentioning him though, or he'll get a restraining order out on me ;)

2.)  Five little Pigs- Toby Stephens looking so brooding.

3.) Cards On The Table: The Major in his riding gear ;)

I know there's more.

McGinty 22 Oct 10 at 9:59 a.m. GMT

HeeHee - I'm thinking of watching it for the fourth time this weekend - but purely for the scenic views you understand

Hallowe'en Party is extremely well done too, very entertaining, I think you'll enjoy it. The one really big surprise is The Clocks -it's really, really good. Classic Christie. I always believed the book to be one of her weakest - rambling and incoherent. But the film is excellent, the scriptwriter has pulled it into sharp focus and dare I say, it could have been even better if they had reintroduced Miss Lemon . Can't believe I've said that ! But with or without Miss Lemon, it's a really tight, well written film, full of intrigue. Zero eye candy though ! There's a really amusing bit near the beginning showing Poirot watching a play by Ariadne Oliver. I'll not spoil it for you but it is very amusing, like an 'in' joke for Christie fans.

Please let me know what you think of Hallowe'en Party, I thought it so good I even forgave the profusion of pumpkins everywhere.

MissQuin 22 Oct 10 at 7:52 a.m. GMT

Aww, I'm flattered Mcginty. I take "feisty"as compliment! Knotty- you and I are proud to be McGinty's protoge's

Orient Express- I wondered why you watched it 3 times, now I know!! Eye candy;) Well I have Halloween Party to look forward next week.

Knotty- I love old British comedies too.

hugs to you both

McGinty 22 Oct 10 at 7:37 a.m. GMT

I'll adopt you knotty ! Although I'm sure you'd soon get fed up watching some of the reality rubbish we get served up as entertainment here.

As for you Miss Quin, I think I may have ALREADY adopted you ! I love your feisty attitude, you take no prisoners ! You're going to love Orient Express - the totty-ometer is bouncing through the roof

knottyceltic 21 Oct 10 at 7:32 p.m. GMT

I really should have been born in the UK.  I was totally meant for BBC style programming.  Even when I was a child I loved that show "Are you Being Served?" and the comedy "Carry On" movies.  In more recent years my fave shows have been "My Family", "Keeping Up Appearances", "Ab Fab", "Mr. Bean", "On the Buses" etc.  Those shows are household names in your country but over here if I talk about them nobody knows what I'm talking about unless they are BBC fans (rare).  As I mentioned, I don't get BBC any more so I miss my BritComedy shows  :o/  Now there's so much more on the BBC channel that I miss out on too.  All the period pieces, the crime shows etc...  Anyone in the UK care to adopt me?  ;o)

MissQuin 21 Oct 10 at 6:33 p.m. GMT

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That's the episode with a young and very sexy Jonathan Firth? I wasn't too keen on that one, Yes it was a bit.. unpleasant. The worst thing was that undertaker kissing his mother, arurg!! oh and the murderers themselves (shudders)

knottyceltic 21 Oct 10 at 5:52 p.m. GMT

I had a good chuckle at your description of Midsomer's population being depleated and properties being available and cheap.  ;o)  I've only seen that tv show once as my new tv/internet/phone provider doesn't have much British television programming but I still "got" the joke and it was funny :o)) (I'm in Canada for anyone who didn't know)

Moving on, I did catch an episode of Midsomer for the first time on our PBS channel.  It was quite good and I'd watch it again if it ever comes on and guess who was in it?  The actress who played Dr. Sheppard's sister!  Ewwww she died gruesomely in that episode! 

MissQuin 21 Oct 10 at 3:54 p.m. GMT

Sorry to disapoint you, but I wasn't actually put out by your remark Tommy. I'm made of stearner stuff. No I'm not a snob, no-one's ever called me that, nor arrogant. I was merely making an off hand light hearted remark about Midsomer. We were having what I thought of as amiable, pleasant chat about Downton  Abbey, then you turned round and made what you presumably think of as a highly witty insult. Well, I'm not the one with the problem.

I found your remark on Cards On The Table about "grotesque" homosexuals highly offensive not to mention descriminating.

Tommy_A_Jones 21 Oct 10 at 2:34 p.m. GMT

I don't know when they will show The Clocks, I should think they will show the Documentary when they show MOTOE, I remember when they showed Death On The Nile a Documentary about the making of it was shown on ITV3, I also know there has been one about the masking of The Mystery of The Blue Train also on ITV3, lets hope the Documentary will be on ITV1.

I also would just be happy with the remaining Novels to be Adapted

I am sorry MissQuin for being offensive but when people use the word snobby like that, it always winds me up and I USUALLY find that they are inverted snobs and to my mind inverted Snobbery is just as bad as Snobbery just as Positive Discrimination is just as bad as Discrimination in my view, It would be a sull word if we all liked thew same and Television would be a bit weird in my view if every Drama had to portray every part of Society.

geoffas 20 Oct 10 at 9:32 p.m. GMT

Gazery

 Is there any news on whether the last 4 novels will be filmed, surrely they can't leave it here!

A while ago someone reported on here that they knew that Poirot was not axed. David Suchet was quoted, a few months ago, saying he believed scripts were being written. Though that doesn't mean ITV will commission the films. We can but hope it's a good sign. I'd be content just to get the 4 remaining novels. I can't see how they could do the remaining short stories.

geoffas 20 Oct 10 at 9:23 p.m. GMT

I wonder if we'll get the documentary "David Suchet on The Oreint Express" too. I notice it's on the bluray of MOTOE.

Gazery 20 Oct 10 at 8:39 p.m. GMT

Sorry to go off topic (it's not about Downton Abbey or Midsummer Murders!), but very good news Tommy, to hear about Orient being on at Christmas. I assumed (or hoped) as much, but it is very good news to get it confirmed. Can't wait for next Wednesday either, is there any news on when The Clocks will be shown, surely that must be on soon too. Last bit, before you can talk about DA (which I'm really enjoying by the way) and MM (which I believe I would love, but for whatever reason have not gotten into) Is there any news on whether the last 4 novels will be filmed, surrely they can't leave it here!

MissQuin 20 Oct 10 at 3:34 p.m. GMT

I don't know if you meant to sound hurtful with that "chip on my shoulder" remark. I'm just giving the opinion that I find the characters Midsommer Murders very white middle-upper class. When are there anyone in MM who lives on council estate, who isn't a yobbo stereotype? How many ethnic people are portrayed in MM, next to none? I know it's not a accurate portrait of modern day Britian, it's  not meant to be taken deadpan seriously. Whih is why I lightheartedly said about the body count being so high.

I wasn't arguing, just stating what I thought. I do actually watch MM for time to time, when the mood takes me. I just laugh at alot of it, as people are meant to.

Tommy_A_Jones 20 Oct 10 at 3:14 p.m. GMT

I like both Costume Drama's and "Cosy" Midsomer Murders, I don't think there is anything wrong with "Cosy" things after all that is what the Agatha Christie Books are and the better Adaptations of the books.

You called the Murderers in Midsomer Murders (Or did you mean all the Characters "snobby" but I will refrain from asking if you would like Vinegar with that Chip on your Shoulder.

MissQuin 20 Oct 10 at 3:01 p.m. GMT

I don't think that Midsommer is a very nice plce to live!! I mean it's full of adultrous, snobbish, obnoxious murderers! How there's anyone left in the village I don't know. The village must be a mass grave by now. oh and the biggest prison in the world! The propert must be cheap to buy in that area. lol Athough oddly enough it get's classed as "cosy".

I just prefer costume dramas because they are more involving. The standard of acting is much higher than soaps. The dialogue is far wittier. A good Jane Austen, Dickens or Bronte adapt can't be beaten on storylines. Reality TV is just dumbed down to a standard so low, I can't comprehend it. Rant over!

That's why although I don't see DA at the same level as Jane Eyre, I'd consider DA a cut above anything else on atm.

Tommy_A_Jones 20 Oct 10 at 2:51 p.m. GMT

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I think you might be right about O'Brien being Thomas's Mother, If not his Mother then definitely some form of Relation.

I think there are seemy parts to every era and Utopian Partds to every era, these days there is Midsomewr Murders on 1 side and The part of Society that Stephen Tompkinson Murder Mystery Portrayed. I personally am with you, I prefer Downton Abbey and Midsomer Murders side of life anyday. 

MissQuin 19 Oct 10 at 3:45 p.m. GMT

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Downton Abbey Spoilers: I liked Thomas.. alot, til last Sunday. Sociapathic rat! I think OBrien is Thomas's mother.

Mary did indeed have that delectable Turk die her bed!

I did once think that life was better back in Victorian and Edwardian times, but it was not so. There was a seamier side to life that isn't often shown on TV. But I'd much rather concentrate on the good points of those periods- the clothes, hats, literature and art.

Tommy_A_Jones 19 Oct 10 at 3:25 p.m. GMT

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Until Sunday's Episode I had a problem with the Cook but she was so kind ad sensitive towards the Girl who is smitten with Thomas that I changed my view completely, I have found it odd that sometimes Mr Bates can cope better than other times like when he brought food to Anna when she was ill and when he pinned Thomas against the Wall.

I don't think we are supposedto like Mary but UI am a bit lost, is she the Daughter who had a Man die in her bed? If so I think we are supposed to dislike her and like her latewr in the series, I don't think we are supposed to like Thomas or O'Brien either but I don't think we are ever supposed to like those two, even by the end of the series.

I think you are so lucky being able to research that period, I love that era but I suppose only from an Idealised view, the way people looked in those days and the way people were with each other and of Course the Cars, I don't know much at all about Cars but I think the Cars back then looked so lovely and when I occassionally see one it puts a big smile on my face. 

MissQuin 19 Oct 10 at 2:52 p.m. GMT

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Downton Abbey- all good points raised Tommy. But there was a very strong feeling between soliders who though in the wars. I read something somewhere where a solider was court martialled for bad behaviour. BUT because he'd saved the life of a senior officer, that officer got him off with it.

So the valet and his master would have some connection there. As with the daughter, she's rebelling against the class system. 1912 was a time of upheavel and the younger generation were questioning the beliefs of their elders.

I agree that the Butler stealing and getting off with it, was rather odd. But he was an old respected member of the household. Good butler's can't have been that easy to come by.

If I have a problem with DA it's Mary's whining, please stop! Your rich and you have more than most. Try scrubbing floors and see how you get on your ladyship!!

There have been one of two continutiy errors, but those are in most programmes/films.  

Tommy_A_Jones 19 Oct 10 at 2:35 p.m. GMT

I forgot to say, My TVTimes says Murdere On The Orient Express is on at Christmas.

Tommy_A_Jones 19 Oct 10 at 2:31 p.m. GMT

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I know the Footman was the Duke's Bat Man but would the Duke be that concernedas to how he was coping? and one of the Daughters helped onew of the Maids who wanted to become a Secretary and I wondered if she would, and when the Butler admitted stealing would he be forgiven that easily? The Sexuality of the 2nd Butler didn't seem wrong to me as I had just seen an episode of Upstairs Downstairs where a Character was Gay and I agree it was handled with sensitivity.

Don't misunderstand me, I love the series and I am glad ITV has recommissioned it for next year but I just don't think some bits ring true, I know that being a Lawyer is a world away a Duke but would he really seem so anti taking on the Titke and all that comes with it and risk Jobs and everything, I think the whole Cast is Great especially Maggie Smith, Jim Carter, Hugh Bonneville, Phyllis Logan, Joanna Froggett and Brendan Coyle.  

MissQuin 18 Oct 10 at 3:46 p.m. GMT

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Downton Abbey spoilers Well the daughter is young and she doesn't treat servants like servants. The rest of her family are formal towards their employees. Ive studied Vicotorian and Edwardian history, so I know a little bit.

I'm not sure which bits you think are too modern? If it's the gay Underbutler, then that's been quite tactfully done. There WERE homosexuals and if say a Duke is gay and he has a handsome valet like Thomas, well I don't blame him for responding! Valets had to do everything for theier masters, dress them, undress them (!), shave them, give them a bath.. You can see it might lead to more.

If the programmes flawed, then it'st he fact that alot of the chaarcters are hard to care for. Most of the family are bores and onl the servants are interesting- it should'nt really be that way.

Tommy_A_Jones 18 Oct 10 at 3:13 p.m. GMT

I agree with you, ANYTHING is better than Sport, sopaps and Reality Television, sometimes I do feel that they try to be modern in places instaead of being Totally Authentic like when the Chauffer talks to one of the Girls in last night's Episode, would people get away with being that informal?

MissQuin 16 Oct 10 at 4:08 p.m. GMT

Me too, although not as good as other costume dramsas, it beter than sport, soaps and reality trash. I'm very keen on Rob James Collie nowr!  

Tommy_A_Jones 16 Oct 10 at 3:22 p.m. GMT

Probably because of Downton Abbey, I don't mind because it beats Football, I suppose it makes sence, I am enjoying Downton Abbey Anyway.

geoffas 16 Oct 10 at 3:16 p.m. GMT

It is odd, why not show "Hallowe'en Party" on Hallowe'en, which is a Sunday and the usual day for Poirot?

Tommy_A_Jones 16 Oct 10 at 2:57 p.m. GMT

That is a wierd departure, having the first screening on a Wednesday, I hope it works for ITV 

knottyceltic 16 Oct 10 at 2:54 p.m. GMT

Thank you Geoff but I'm not sure if a Dutch DVD would play on our DVD players here in Canada.  Technology may have changed recently but up to recent I have had to watch buying from international sellers that it was the correct format of DVD.  I could probably also get it from the USA on amazon.com but the fees for crossing the border and customs charges are INSANELY high.  Most times higher than the cost of the item many times over. 

geoffas 16 Oct 10 at 2:13 p.m. GMT

You can buy the box set of Poirot season 12, including "Hallowe'en Party" on Amazon UK. It's a Dutch release but is in English with Dutch subtitles, which you can turn off. £14.48, which I think is a good price. I've got the set and can recommend it.

Geoff

knottyceltic 16 Oct 10 at 1:41 p.m. GMT

I'm so ENVIOUS!  I've been looking for a copy of "The Halloween Party" but they are extremely rare to find still.  I've seen copies on Ebay last month but never again since and kick myself for not bidding. 

I've just watched the 2o1o release of "Orient Express" and unlike others on the forum I LOVED IT!  I wrote some of my thoughts in the "Orient Express II" thread in this forum.

I've seen the Clocks and although the book is my least favourite of AC's books so far, I did enjoy the movie.  Hopefully you will enjoy it as well.

Finding AC adaptations on television is almost impossible here where I live so I've been buying up DVD's and watch them as often as I please.  I love them all, even the older 'campy' versions done by actors other than Suchet  ;o)

Has anyone seen the Suchet feature called "Poirot and Me"?  It's fantastic and you can watch it on youtube if you like.  In it, he states that he has 12 more Poirot stories that are yet to be adapted.  I wonder when that documentary was made.  I sincerely hope he is able to complete all 12 remaining adaptations.  I think the doc was made in 2009 but I can't be sure.  If that's so, perhaps he only has 10 left to make. 

andy_l 16 Oct 10 at 12:59 p.m. GMT

Hallowe'en Party is being shown in the UK on ITV1 on Wednesday 27th October. The Clocks and Murder on the Orient Express were filmed in 2009 but have still yet to be scheduled. I'm sure ITV will be waiting to see the viewing figures for Hallowe'en Party and possibly the others too before making a decision whether more episodes will be filmed or not. On tv stations which are funded by advertising such as ITV, new episodes are only ever commisioned if viewing figures warrant it.

Tommy_A_Jones 15 Oct 10 at 3:25 p.m. GMT

In The TVTimes iy always has on the Last Page what is in the next Issue and in Next Weeks Edition it has a Picture of David Suchet as Poirot and Eric Sykes and it refers to Halloween Party