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1936: The enigmatic Mr Shaitana hosts an unusual dinner party. His guests include four sleuths - including Hercule Poirot - and four suspected murderers. After dinner, the guests play bridge, with the sleuths in one room and the suspects in another, where Shaitana watches on. By the end of the game, Shaitana has been fatally stabbed with a weapon from his collection. Agatha Christie's thriller stars John Moffat as the Belgian sleuth. First published in 1936 novel and dramatised by Michael Bakewell. Hercule Poirot …… John Moffatt Mr Shaitana …… Christopher Godwin Ariadne Oliver …… Stephanie Cole Colonel Race …… Donald Sinden Supt Battle …… Ioan Meredith Mrs Lorrimer …… Mary Wimbush Dr Roberts …… David Timson Major Despard …… Nigel Anthony Anne Meredith …… Helen Longworth Rhoda Dawes …… Sarah Paul Mrs Luxmore …… Marlene Sidaway Stephens …… Ewan Bailey Director: Enyd Williams.