Poirot (TV Series)
After the Funeral (2006)
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- TV-PG
- 1h 33min
- Crime, Drama
- 26 Mar 2006
- TV Episode
When a man disinherits his sole beneficiary and bequeaths his wealth to others just prior to his death, Poirot is called in to investigate.
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| David Suchet | ... |
Hercule Poirot
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Philip Anthony | ... |
Vicar
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| Robert Bathurst | ... |
Gilbert Entwhistle
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| Anna Calder-Marshall | ... |
Maude Abernethie
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| John Carson | ... |
Richard Abernethie
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| Kevin Doyle | ... |
Inspector Morton
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| Michael Fassbender | ... |
George Abernethie
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| Fiona Glascott | ... |
Rosamund
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| Geraldine James | ... |
Helen Abernethie
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| Dominic Jephcott | ... |
Dr. Larraby
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| Vicky Ogden | ... |
Janet
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| Julian Ovenden | ... |
Michael Shane
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| Lucy Punch | ... |
Susannah Henderson
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| William Russell | ... |
Lanscombe
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| Annabel Scholey | ... |
'Miss Sorrel'
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| Anthony Valentine | ... |
Giovanni Gallaccio
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| Benjamin Whitrow | ... |
Timothy Abernethie
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| Monica Dolan | ... |
Cora Gallaccio / Miss Gilchrist
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Sean O'Connor | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Maurice Phillips | ||
Written by
| Agatha Christie | ... | (novel) |
| Philomena McDonagh | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michele Buck | ... | executive producer |
| Phil Clymer | ... | executive producer: Chorion plc. |
| Helga Dowie | ... | line producer |
| Delia Fine | ... | executive producer: A&E Television Networks |
| Trevor Hopkins | ... | producer |
| Emilio Nunez | ... | supervising producer: A&E Television Networks |
| David Suchet | ... | associate producer |
| Damien Timmer | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Stephen McKeon | ||
Cinematography by
| David Higgs | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Paul Garrick | ||
Editorial Department
| Adam Harvey | ... | assistant editor |
| Siôn Penny | ... | on-line editor |
| Lee Twohey | ... | colourist |
Casting By
| Maureen Duff | ||
Production Design by
| Jeff Tessler | ||
Art Direction by
| Denise Ball | ||
| Pilar Foy | ||
Costume Design by
| Sheena Napier | ||
Makeup Department
| Christine Greenwood | ... | makeup designer |
| Siân Miller | ... | makeup artist: David Suchet (as Sian Turner) |
| Susan Parkinson | ... | makeup artist (as Sue Parkinson) |
| Kate Roberts | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Alasdair Whitelaw | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sean Clayton | ... | second assistant director |
| Jonathan Farmer | ... | first assistant director |
| Rachael Haston | ... | third assistant director |
| Emily Perowne | ... | trainee assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Justin Ackroyd | ... | set dresser |
| Paul Gilpin | ... | supervising art director |
| Jim Grindley | ... | property master |
| David Lewis | ... | production buyer |
| Joanne Ridler | ... | stand-by art director |
| Gus Wookey | ... | construction manager |
| Tone Gibbs | ... | dressing props (uncredited) |
| Emma Godwin | ... | assistant production buyer (uncredited) |
| Paul Mitchell | ... | stand-by props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Downer | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Billy Mahoney | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Sarah Morton | ... | dialogue editor (as Sarah Morten) |
| Robert Alsop | ... | sound trainee (uncredited) |
| Paul McFadden | ... | adr editor (uncredited) / dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Adam Powell | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Filipa Principe | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Ashley Reynolds | ... | sound maintenance engineer (uncredited) |
| Andrew Sissons | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Nigel Squibbs | ... | assistant dubbing mixer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Ray Donn | ... | stunt double: David Suchet (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dan Fontaine | ... | lighting gaffer |
| Jeremy Gee | ... | camera operator |
| Jamie Phillips | ... | clapper loader |
| Matthew Poynter | ... | focus puller (as Matt Poynter) |
| Steve Pugh | ... | grip |
| Erin Stevens | ... | clapper loader |
| John Walker | ... | best boy |
| Andy Bell | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Paul Edwards | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Erin Stevens | ... | second focus puller (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jason Gill | ... | costume |
| Charlotte Mitchell | ... | costume |
| Philip O'Connor | ... | dresser: David Suchet's (as Phil O'Connor) |
| Gabrielle Spanswick | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Tom Stourton | ... | location manager |
| Peter Tullo | ... | location manager |
| Andrew Dalmahoy | ... | location manager (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jude Liknaitzky | ... | script editor |
| Suzanne McGeachan | ... | script supervisor (as Suzie Clegg) |
| Beth Willis | ... | script editor |
Transportation Department
| Mark Beeton | ... | unit driver (uncredited) |
| Sean O'Connor | ... | driver: David Suchet (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Sam Baker | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Thom Green | ... | production runner |
| Paula Jack | ... | dialect coach |
| Gail Kennett | ... | production executive |
| Rebecca Maybury | ... | assistant accountant |
| Emily Perowne | ... | floor runner |
| Sheila Price | ... | production accountant |
| Rebecca Sutton | ... | production coordinator (as Rebecca Suton) |
| Natasha Wellesley | ... | production coordinator |
| Elton Farla | ... | medical coordinator (uncredited) |
| Peter Mares | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Gina Nocero | ... | senior publicist: A & E (uncredited) |
| Patrick Smith | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Granada
- A+E Networks (in assocation with)
- Agatha Christie (in association with)
- Carnival Film & Television
- Chorion
- Granada Television
- London Weekend Television (LWT)
- Picture Partnership Productions
Distributors
- A+E Networks (2006) (United States) (tv)
- ITV - Independent Television (2006) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Granada Television International (2006) (World-wide)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2006) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- France 2 (FR2) (2006) (France) (tv)
- Magyar Televízió (2006) (Hungary) (tv)
- Malavasi Editore (2006) (Italy) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2007) (France) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL8)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- AcornMedia (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- FS Film (2007) (Finland) (DVD)
- France 2 (FR2) (2009) (France) (tv)
- Imavision Distribution (2011) (Canada) (DVD)
- TV Breizh (2014) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2021) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2025) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Molinare Studio (sound post-production)
- Pepper Post Production (post-production facilities)
- Yacinsky Design (transfer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
His friend, solicitor Gilbert Entwhistle, asks Hercule Poirot to help solve a riddle and a murder. The riddle has to do with Richard Abernethie's will. It would seem that he changed his will immediately prior to his death, distributing all of his wealth equally among family members but excluding George Abernethie who, in all previous wills, had been the sole beneficiary. The two had supposedly argued recently, but Entwhistle suspects the new will may be a forgery. As for the murder, he would like Poirot to investigate the death of Cora Gallaccio, who was violently beaten to death the day after Richard's funeral. She too had inherited from the suspect will, but are the two deaths and the will all part of a greater plot, or is there a simpler explanation? Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sean O'Connor, who has chauffeured David Suchet to the set since the first season, makes an uncredited appearance as a driver. See more » |
| Goofs | As Poirot drives up to the house (in the limousine); the reflection of a 'modern' car can be seen parked off set. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of Murder at the Gallop (1963). See more » |
| Quotes |
Hercule Poirot:
The journey of life can be hard for those of us who travel alone. See more » |