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The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s

Sex. Drugs. Rock 'n' Roll. Agatha Christie?? Agatha Christie may not be the first person you think of when you think of the Swinging Sixties, but her writing has much to say about the big topics of the day.

Podcast · By The Swinging Christies · British English · Official site

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Sep 27, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 27, 2026

    The Swinging Christies LIVE: The Pale Caribbean Mirror Crack’d! (opens the original)

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    And we are live in 3… 2… 1… Mark and Gray are back again presenting a fun voyage through three of the Agatha Christie adaptations of 1960s books, released in the 1980s and 1990s! What do they make of these three adaptations? And how Swinging are they? This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Agatha Christie Festival 2026, at the Livermead Hotel in Torquay. WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquered the 1960s ⁠ ⁠ NOW ⁠⁠ ! You

  2. Episode · Aug 30, 2026

    The Further Confessions of Agatha Christie (opens the original)

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    Agatha Christie wrote many confession scenes - but what were her own innermost secrets? Throughout her life Agatha and her family filled in a Confessions book several times - join Mark and Gray as they take an intimate look at Agatha’s likes, dislikes and more! For more confessions coverage, check out our episode from earlier this year: “ The Swinging Christies LIVE: The Confessions of Agatha Christie ”. WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquere

  3. Episode · Aug 2, 2026

    Spotlight on: Murder Most Foul, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple (opens the original)

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    Come settle in with Gray and Mark as they watch the next Margaret Rutherford Miss Marple film, Murder Most Foul (1964). Try as a commentary, by syncing up your copy of the film, or simply sit back and let our giddy observations wash over you. The Swinging Christies: the best place to be in this distracted globe. WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquered the 1960s ⁠ ⁠ NOW ⁠⁠ ! You can find us on Instagram ⁠ ⁠@Christie_Time⁠⁠ . We are also on Blu

  4. Episode · Jul 5, 2026

    Where to Start with The Swinging Christies (opens the original)

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    You there! Are you a new Swinger (not like that) or just wondering which of the Swinging-era Agatha Christie books you should read next? Well, we are here with a host of recommendations for you, from our favourite Poirot and Marple titles, to the best option if you’re looking for something darker... Plus we reveal our favourite episodes we've made so far! WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquered the 1960s ⁠ NOW ⁠ ! We will be LIVE AGAIN in Sep

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