Poirot (TV Series)
The Plymouth Express (1991)
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- TV-14
- 50min
- Crime, Drama
- 20 Jan 1991
- TV Episode
A mining entrepreneur hires Poirot to solve the brutal murder of his daughter and the theft of her jewels aboard the express train to Plymouth.
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| David Suchet | ... |
Hercule Poirot
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| Hugh Fraser | ... |
Captain Hastings
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| Philip Jackson | ... |
Chief Inspector Japp
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| Pauline Moran | ... |
Miss Lemon
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John Stone | ... |
Halliday
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| Kenneth Haigh | ... |
McKenzie
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| Julian Wadham | ... |
Rupert Carrington
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Alfredo Michelson | ... |
Comte de la Rochefour
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| Marion Bailey | ... |
Jane Mason
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| Shelagh McLeod | ... |
Florence Carrington
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| Steven Mackintosh | ... |
Newsboy
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| Leon Eagles | ... |
Bank Manager
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| John Abbott | ... |
Detective
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| Stephen Riddle | ... |
Barman
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Adrian McLoughlin | ... |
Station Official
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Nigel Makin | ... |
Reception Clerk
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Richard Vanstone | ... |
Sergeant
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Robert Locke | ... |
Naval Officer
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Duncan Faber | ... |
Porter
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Andrew Piddington | ||
Written by
| Rod Beacham | ... | (dramatized by) |
| Agatha Christie | ... | (short story "The Plymouth Express") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Brian Eastman | ... | producer |
| Nick Elliott | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Christopher Gunning | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris O'Dell | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jon Costelloe | ... | (as Jon Costello) |
Editorial Department
| Daryl Jordan | ... | first assistant editor |
Casting By
| Rebecca Howard | ||
Production Design by
| Rob Harris | ||
Art Direction by
| Peter Wenham | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carlotta Barrow | ||
Costume Design by
| Robin Fraser-Paye | ... | (as Robin Fraser Paye) |
Makeup Department
| Kate Bower | ... | makeup artist |
| Janis Gould | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Patricia Kirkman | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Derek Bain | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Kieron Phipps | ... | production manager |
| Donald Toms | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Adam Goodman | ... | assistant director |
| Simon Hinkly | ... | assistant director |
| Gilly Raddings | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Ludmilla Barras | ... | production buyer |
| Mickey Lennon | ... | property master (as Micky Lennon) |
| Les Peach | ... | construction manager |
Sound Department
| Colin Codner | ... | sound assistant |
| Peter Lennard | ... | dubbing |
| Mike Murr | ... | dubbing |
| Rupert Scrivener | ... | dubbing |
| Martin Trevis | ... | boom operator |
| Ken Weston | ... | sound recordist |
Stunts
| Roy Alon | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Alcorn | ... | camera operator (as Steven Alcorn) |
| Ray Cooper | ... | clapper/loader |
| John Etherington | ... | grip |
| Hugh Fairs | ... | focus puller |
| John Humphrey | ... | gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nigel Egerton | ... | wardrobe |
| Dougie Hawkes | ... | costumer |
| Michael Price | ... | assistant costume designer |
| John Scott | ... | wardrobe |
| Vernon White | ... | wardrobe |
| Kirsten Wing | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| Nigel Gostelow | ... | locations |
| Scott Rowlatt | ... | locations |
Script and Continuity Department
| Clive Exton | ... | script consultant |
| Sheila Wilson | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| John Beharrell | ... | accounts |
| Penelope Forrester | ... | accounts |
| Pat Gavin | ... | titles |
| Monica Rogers | ... | production coordinator |
| Natasha Wellesley | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- France Régions 3 (FR3) (1991) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Elephant Films (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2014) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Eén (2008) (Belgium) (tv)
- FS Film (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
- France 2 (FR2) (2007) (France) (tv)
- France 2 (FR2) (2012) (France) (tv)
- France 3 (1996) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- France 3 (1997) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Gaumont/Columbia TriStar Home Video (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Imavision Distribution (2006) (Canada) (DVD)
- TV Breizh (2014) (France) (tv)
- TV Breizh (2021) (France) (tv)
- Télé Monte Carlo (1999) (Monaco) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Télé Monte Carlo (2003) (Monaco) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2005) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Télé Monté Carlo (TMC) (2022) (France) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Carnival Film & Television (developed for television by)
- The Grip House (grip equipment by)
- Samuelson Lighting (lighting & generators by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Poirot investigates the death of Florence Carrington, who was murdered while traveling on the express train to Plymouth. Her father, mining entrepreneur Gordon Halliday, will spare no expense to have the crime solved. She had recently been approached by her estranged husband Rupert - who was asking for money - and was seen having lunch with a one-time suitor, Armand de la Rochefort, of whom her father disapproves. However, the victim's jewelry was stolen, and Poirot realizes that to find the murderer, they must first find the jewels. Written by garykmcd |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Agatha Christie occasionally reworked her short stories into full length novels; sometimes removing, adding, or switching out the lead detective. In the case of The Plymouth Express, it was expanded into the novel that was adapted in season 10, The Mystery of the Blue Train (2005), Poirot remained but other character names and details were altered. See more » |
| Goofs | The story is set in the 1930s, yet the train carriages at Paddington station are of the BR MK1 type not built until 1951; and as the steam train pulls into Plymouth station, several 1980s-built diesel trains can clearly be seen in the background. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of Purimasu-yuki kyûkô-ressha (zenpen) Kyakushitsunai no shitai (2005). See more » |
| Quotes |
Hercule Poirot:
Superb, Miss Lemon. I knew that you could arrange it. Miss Lemon: Difficulties are made to be overcome, Mr. Poirot. Hercule Poirot: Difficulties are made to be overcome. What a truly magnificent attitude. See more » |