David Suchet on the Orient Express

Next week, PBS has your ticket to mystery with the documentary David Suchet on the Orient Express: A MASTERPIECE Special. Your host for the trip, known for his ubiquitous portrayal of Agatha Christie's famed sleuth Hercule Poirot, showcases the elegance of one of the world's most iconic trains. While traveling 2,000 miles through six countries, Suchet also shares with viewers the history of the Orient Express and how its legacy lives on.

David Suchet on the Orient Express: A MASTERPIECE Special airs Wednesday, July 7, 2010 (check local listings).

The documentary is also a special feature on Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Movie Collection, Set 5 (2010) -- which features Suchet starring as Poirot in three mysteries: Murder on the Orient Express, Third Girl and Appointment with Death.

Related links:
All Aboard For Murder: 10 Mysteries and Thrillers On Trains
Detectives: HERCULE POIROT by Agatha Christie
100 Mystery Series: 1887-2010
Murderous Beginnings: 40 Detective Fiction Firsts
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