The Case of the Discontented Soldier (The Agatha Christie Hour episode)

The Case of the Discontented Soldier is the fifth episode of the television series The Agatha Christie Hour and is based on the Agatha Christie short story of the same name from the collection Parker Pyne Investigates.

This is the second episode to feature a Parker Pyne story, the first being The Case of the Middle-aged Wife.

Synopsis
A bored retired soldier seeks Parker Pyne's help to get some excitement in his life.

Comparison with original story
(may contain spoilers - click on expand to read) The film adaptation is highly faithful to the original story with only a few changes and some additional characters.

Cast

 * William Gaunt as Major John Wilbraham
 * Angela Easterling as Miss Lemon
 * Maurice Denham as Parker Pyne
 * Lally Bowers as Mrs Oliver
 * Veronica Strong as Madeleine de Sara
 * Derek Smee as Head Waiter
 * Karen Mount as English Rose
 * Patricia Garwood as Freda Clegg
 * Jason Norman as Charlie
 * Paul Dadson as Neville
 * Barbara New as Mrs Benson
 * Lewis Fiander as Mr Reid
 * Peter Brayham as Thug 1
 * Terence Plummer (credited as Terry Plummer) as Thug 2
 * Walter Gaunt as Wally (uncredited)
 * John Kearney as The Postman (uncredited)