The Mysterious Dame Agatha

The Mysterious Dame Agatha was a 1975 BBC Radio programme, commemorating Agatha Christie's 85th birthday. It was originally broadcast on 17 September 1975. It was produced by Mitchell Raper.

BBC Radio Archive summary
To celebrate Agatha Christie's 85th birthday, presenter Cliff Michelmore talks to some of her friends, colleagues and admirers. Those who know her discuss her intense shyness at being in the public eye and her fans (including a boy aged seven and three quarters who is steadily working his way through her novels) confirm their devotion to her books, which capture the reader from the opening sentence.

An intriguing example of the great international appeal of Agatha Christie's books is the fact that Hercule Poirot's "little grey cells" were displayed on Nicaraguan postage stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of Interpol in 1973.

Featuring

 * Peter Saunders
 * Nigel Stock
 * Julian Symons