The Little Murders of Agatha Christie

The 1930s

TV-PG

In 1930s France, Superintendent Larosière has a passion for beautiful women and solving cases, while hapless young inspector Lampion just tries to keep up. Later series, are set in the mid-'50s, where suave Commissioner Laurence unravels knotty crimes with the help of reporter Alice.

Where to Watch The 1930s

11 Episodes

The ABC Murders
E1
The ABC MurdersA serial killer is taunting Superintendent Larosière with increasingly savage murders. Even as he receives letters announcing the date and time of the next killing, the master crime solver feels powerless against this mysterious psychopath.
Eeny Meeny Miny Moe
E2
Eeny Meeny Miny MoeThe murder of a beloved philanthropist by one of her adopted children was one of Larosière's biggest cases and caused a sensation. But now the case is being reopened, and the family of the dead woman bristles at having their secrets disturbed.
The Moving Finger
E3
The Moving FingerAfter Inspector Lampion is injured during a police raid, Superintendent Larosière rents a cottage in a small village and begins receiving threatening letters. Based on the Miss Marple novel "The Poisoned Pen". Directed by Eric Woreth, 2009.
The House of Peril
E4
The House of PerilLa maison du péril (based on Peril at End House)—When a beautiful heiress is targeted for murder, Larosière loses his heart—and nearly his life.
The Cat and the Mice
E5
The Cat and the MiceLe chat et les souris (based on Cat Among the Pigeons)—While investigating murder at a fancy boarding school, Larosière is haunted by his past.
I Am Not Guilty
E6
I Am Not GuiltyJe ne suis pas coupable (based on Sad Cypress)—When death stalks a women’s retreat, a reluctant Lampion goes undercover.
Five Little Pigs
E7
Five Little PigsFeeling underappreciated, Lampion leaves his post to a join a private investigation firm, and gets a lead on a 15-year-old case. Based on the Hercule Poirot novel. Directed by Eric Woreth, 2010.
Taken at the Flood
E8
Taken at the FloodSuperintendent Larosière runs into his former captain from the Great War, who invites him to his family castle for a big announcement. Based on the Hercule Poirot novel Taken at the Flood. Directed by Eric Woreth, 2011. Aired on MHz as "The Ebb and the Flow".
The Body in the Library
E9
The Body in the LibraryUn cadavre sur l’oreiller (based on The Body in the Library)—With Larosière accused of strangling a prostitute, Lampion tries to clear his name.
Sleeping Murder
E10
Sleeping MurderSacha escapes from a psychiatric hospital and hides in an isolated house. On the first evening, she has a terrible vision of a bloody woman. Is it related to a recently deceased woman in a house nearby? Adapted from "Sleeping Murder".
The Knife on the Neck
E11
The Knife on the NeckThe duet Larosière-Lampion investigate the murder of a woman, last seen entering a theatre. Meanwhile, the superintendent's daughter Juliette, storms into his life, and might be in danger; adapted from "Lord Edgware Dies".