Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie Podcast

It's our third play on the podcast, and you know what? We should really do this more often. Host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with mystery writer Jamie West about Spider's Web, which is Christie's second-longest running play of all time. It quickly becomes clear why: it's funny, engaging, and exactly what you'd expect from a Christie: a twisty murder in the manor house on the English countryside. Jamie discusses how his work in the theatre led him to write his own mystery series, why Christie plays endure today, and what it is about this one that has always stuck out in his mind. Read Spider's Web (play) Read Spider's Web (novelisation) Read Death on the Pie r by Jamie West Read Murder at the Matinee by Jamie West Follow Jamie on Instagram This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman and produced by Kate Krosschell. Our sound engineer is Winther Robinson. Have feedback for us? Get in touch! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow us at @teaandmurder on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, historian, and curator Subhadra Das has been exploring the connection between Golden Age detective fiction and eugenics. In this interview, she discusses the late Christie work, Elephants Can Remember . She and host Rebecca Thandi Norman address eugenics concepts across Christie's career, why Poirot would take this case, if "twin plots" ever really work, and which book Rebecca thought she was agreeing to before getting started (spoilers: it wasn't the right one!). Read Elephants Can Remember Read Uncivilised: Ten Lies that Made the West by Subhadra Das Follow Subhadra on Instagram Visit Subhadra's website This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman and produced by Kate Krosschell. Our sound engineer is Winther Robinson. Have feedback for us? Get in touch! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow at @teaandmurder on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ram Murali's debut novel, Death in the Air, is not only a fun and glamorous mystery set in an Indian hotel, it's also a love letter to Agatha Christie. Host Rebecca and Ram discuss homages to Christie's work, how characters are created, and the messy-but-sometimes-fun Death in the Clouds . Read Death in the Air by Ram Murali Read Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman and produced by Kate Krosschell. Our sound engineer is Winther Robinson. Have feedback for us? Get in touch! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow at @teaandmurder on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoyed this podcast? Please subscribe to "Book Imprint " for future episodes! In the first episode of season 1, host Rebecca Thandi Norman welcomes comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to discuss the classic kids' comedy book, Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar. They dive into how to structure jokes for kids that still resonate with adults and to how this book is reflected in Josh's own work. How does a comedian build his comedic sensibility? Books are a pretty good start! Read Sideways Stories from Wayside School Subscribe to Josh's newsletter, That's Marvelous! Read Josh's book, Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results Resources we discussed off-mic: Labour Notes How Things Work by Hamilton Nolan Salvo by Kim Kelly Jacobin articles by Alex N. Press Have questions or comments? Get in touch: bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com. Follow along on Instagram at @bookimprintpodcast . This podcast is hosted by Rebecca Thandi Norman, produced by Kate Krosschell, and sound engineered by Winther Robinson. Title music is by DJARTMUSIC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has a book ever changed your life? How old were you? At Book Imprint, host Rebecca Thandi Norman interviews people about the books that changed their lives before the age of 25, ostensibly the time until which our brains are developing. Check out the trailer and subscribe to our feed at Book Imprint to listen to the first episode, launching 29th January 2025. Join us for season 1! Have questions or comments? Write to us at bookimprintpodcast@gmail.com and follow along at @bookimprintpodcast . This podcast is produced by Kate Krosschell with sound engineering by Winther Robinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have news! This is not only the final episode of season 3....it's also the final episode of Tea & Murder! Ever! Well, at least for now. We're answering some listener questions, including how to get away with murder, how to fake your own death, and even a few questions about Christie's work! Books recommended in this episode: The Couple at the Table by Sophie Hannah A Game for All the Family by Sophie Hannah Case Histories by Kate Atkinson Everyone Here is Lying by Shari Lapena The Whispers by Ashley Audrain These Toxic Things by Rachel Howzell Hall Trail of Echoes by Rachel Howzell Hall Stay subscribed to this feed to hear the first episode of our upcoming podcast, Book Imprint, which will be interviews with notable people about books that changed their lives before the age of 25. And we might occasionally drop in a new episode of Tea & Murder as a little treat. Special thanks to Bond & Grace , our season 3 sponsor. You can get 20% off with code TEA20. Have feedback for us? Get in touch! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow at @teaandmurder on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final interview of season 3! Host Rebecca Thandi Norman talks with G.T. Karber, the creator and author of Murdle murder mystery puzzles. What started as an online game has become a whole universe, with books, a board game, live events, and event the upcoming Murdle Junior! Karber and Rebecca discuss the first Miss Marple novel, Murder at the Vicarage , and how Miss Marple changes over the course of her series. The chat about Miss Marple's power of invisibility, comfort reading, and why Rebecca loves Murdle so much. Get your Murdle book here . Thanks for joining us this season! We'd love to hear from you. If you have any comments, feedback, or just want to say hi, reach out at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and Professor Caroline Derry discuss A Murder is Announced . One of Rebecca's favorite Marples, this book includes one of Christie's most obvious lesbian-coded couples as well as an in-depth look at English village life in a post-WWII world. Rebecca and Caroline talk about the wonderful round-robin scene at the beginning of the book (a classic!), other LGBTQ-coding in Christie's work, and what this coding reflects about the time Christie was writing. Read Professor Derry's book: Lesbianism and Criminal Law: Three Centuries of Regulation in England and Wales Next up, we're reading: Murder at the Vicarage Feel free to get in touch with comments, feedback, or ideas for future episodes! You can find us on Instagram at @teaandmurder or via email at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who else could make Rebecca re-read a Tommy and Tuppence book other than the fantastic Teresa and Bill Peschel of Peschel Press? They discuss how the book reflects the style and interests of the time, the parody aspect of the book, and whether Rebecca actually enjoyed reading this one (surprise: she did!). Teresa, who wrote a book of reviews of Christie adaptations, Agatha Christie, She Watched, talks them through the various adaptations of this book. Bill explains his work in creating the annotated version of the novel, and why he thinks annotated books are so important. Buy Agatha Christie, She Watched Buy The Complete Annotated The Secret Adversary (only available in some countries) Our next book will be A Murder is Announced Feel free to get in touch with comments, feedback, or ideas for future episodes! You can find us on Instagram at @teaandmurder or via email at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace . Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with illustrator Ilya Milstein, who among many other things, draws the World of Agatha Christie puzzles! We discuss The Witness for the Prosecution in both its short story and play forms, as well as what it takes to visually adapt Christie's work. Ilya takes us through his journey to become an illustrator and why he is so particular about how he represents characters like Poirot and Marple. **There are some spoilers in this episode.** Learn more about Ilya's work . Buy the World of Agatha Christie puzzles (here's the Poirot one! ). The next episode we'll be reading The Secret Adversary . Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace . Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. For this episode, we speak with Bond & Grace Chief Product Officer Ayana Christie. We chat about her family's background running an antique store in Brooklyn, New York, her work with Bond & Grace, and the book After the Funeral . Ayana read Christie has a young person, but hasn't read much since, so this was a return to her roots to see if Christie's work still appeals in the same way, Find out whether she enjoyed the story, what the book says about post-war England, and whether a Vermeer is really worth killing for. *There are spoilers in this episode* Learn more about Ayana's family antique store, Yanatiba, on their website and Instagram . Our next episode features Witness for the Prosecution . Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace . Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. Co-host of "The Swinging Christies" podcast Gray Robert Brown joins host Rebecca Thandi Norman for a discussion of The Clocks , a true 1960s thriller-cum-mystery with Poirot in a role that puts his little grey cells to the test. During their interview, Gray and Rebecca talk about the book's literary elements, such as the theme of time, the quirky characters of Wilberham Crescent, and how many references to other books and films Christie manages to fit into this story. Listen to The Swinging Christies . Our next book is After the Funeral. Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace . Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. In this episode, we talk with author Julia Seales about the gothic-style Christie novel Endless Night. Julia's first novel, A Most Agreeable Murder , was recently released to rave reviews, combining Austen and Christie into a Regency-era murder mystery, with a hefty dose of comedy. The second book in the series will be coming out soon. In discussing Endless Night, we discuss the tone of the book and how it differs from Christie's other work, the twist, and the emotional heft of the ending. Julia also talks about her own work, how to make murder funny, and what it takes to create characters you want to revisit. Read A Most Agreeable Murder . Our next book is The Clocks . Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 3 of Tea & Murder! This episode is sponsored by Bond and Grace . Bond and Grace is a women-founded literary brand producing art novels, fine art, and art prints. They make incredible gifts for book lovers of all kinds! Bond and Grace is giving our readers 20% off of their art novels and prints with the code TEA20. David Morris is the author of "Collecting Christie," the newsletter and website that demystifies collecting and shares information all about the (extensive!) universe of those who collect Agatha Christie books and other items. In this episode, we discuss The Hollow , Christie's character-rich novel that explores themes of post-war England, science versus art, and loads of Easter eggs found throughout the book from how it relates to Christie's own life to Greek mythology. Plus we talk why people collect, how to start your own Christie collection, and classic covers of The Hollow. Read Collecting Christie . Our next book is Endless Night . Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tea & Murder's very own producer Kate Krosschell finally read a Christie, so of course we talked to her about it! She sits down with host Rebecca Thandi Norman to discuss the classic twist in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (pssst: spoilers for this book!) and the "unreliable narrator" trope. Did Kate guess the murderer? Yes! Did that stop her from enjoying the book? Thankfully, no! This episode is a bonus mini-episode between seasons 2 and 3. Get ready for season 3, launching soon! Want to read it for yourself? The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781957240145 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of season 2, host Rebecca Thandi Norman speaks with Christie historian and writer Dr Mark Aldridge about a Miss Marple mystery that they both love: At Bertram's Hotel . Mark and Rebecca discuss the way Christie approaches the changes of the 1960s, the fantastic character of Bess Sedgwick, and why this is a book that may not be for those who want lots of clues and a big reveal at the end. They even imagine another ending (tell us if you prefer it too!). Mark is currently co-hosting the fabulous podcast "The Swinging Christies" with writer Gray Robert Brown, all about Christie's work in the sixties. Find it here . Read Mark's books: Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008296643 Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780008522698 Agatha Christie On Screen: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781349676958 Mentioned in this episode: Curtain Up: Agatha Christie: A Life in the Theatre by Julius Green https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062313393 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At age 17, Ragnar Jonasson began translating Agatha Christie books into his native Icelandic. Years later, Ragnar is a crime writer himself, specialising in the region's beloved "Nordic Noir" genre, but he still loves Christie's work. Jonasson and host Rebecca Thandi Norman talk about Ragnar's work as a translator, why he loves the Poirot & Hastings combination, and what book took the longest to translate. They discuss Murder on the Links , a book that Ragnar has a special connection to, and why it's a charming example of Christie's early Poirots. There is a partial spoiler for Lord Edgware Dies; one clue is partially revealed in a discussion of translation. Find out more about Ragnar Jonasson: http://www.ragnarjonasson.com/ // https://www.instagram.com/ragnarjo/?hl=en Our next book (and the final episode of season 2!) is At Bertram's Hotel: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062073693 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Please note that this episode contains mentions of suicide as part of the book discussion. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you are not alone. Please reach out to a loved one or a hotline in your country. All international hotlines can be found here .** We're chatting with Manon Wogan, the creator of Bookstagram account @mysterymanon and the fantastic The Cluesletter newsletter. Host Rebecca and Manon are talking about how to get involved with book-focused social media and dive into An Appointment with Death , the Christie book with a psychological edge. From talking about who they wish had been the murderer to why this book is different from all other Christies, Manon and Rebecca leave no stone unturned. Manon shares where this book sits for her in terms of her favorite Agatha Christies, other authors she loves, and what makes Poirot such an enduring character. Spoilers for An Appointment with Death and (sorry) by-proxy spoilers for Murder on the Orient Express . Follow @mysterymanon: https://www.instagram.com/mysterymanon/?hl=en Sign up for The Cluesletter: https://www.manonwogahn.com/welcome-cluesletter/ Our next episode is the penultimate episode of season 2! We'll be reading Murder on the Links: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780525565086 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Tea & Murder, host Rebecca Thandi Norman chats with digital designer, filmmaker, and astrology expert Freya McOmish. They discuss Agatha Christie's astrological birth chart, what makes astrology interesting, and how Chrstie typically includes spiritual and/or occult elements in her work. In the book club portion of the interview. Rebecca and Freya dive into The Pale Horse , the ideal book to reflect on how Christie often uses spiritual elements as a plot device in her mysteries. Please note that there are non-specific spoilers for The Pale Hors e in this episode! In this episode, Freya mentions her forthcoming website, WooWoo. It is mentioned as www.woowoo.ooo, which is now redirected to www.hellowoowoo.com Stay tuned for updates! Looking for where to start with astrology? Freya recommends Astrology Zone with Susan Miller: https://www.astrologyzone.com/ Next episode, we'll be talking about An Appointment with Death: https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062074119 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"The Mousetrap" is the longest running play of all time; we're discussing what keeps audiences coming back to this charming production! Director Kristian Husted recently staged a version with Copenhagen Theatre Circle, the English-language amateur theatre company based in Copenhagen. He speaks with host Rebecca Thandi Norman about the enduring appeal of the play, how to stage a mystery, and how to direct a play you've never seen before. Don't worry, there are NO SPOILERS in this episode. You're welcome! Please note that CTC's production of "The Mousetrap" has already run; we recorded this episode pre-release. See more about Copenhagen Theatre Circle here: https://ctcircle.dk/ Our next episode features The Pale Horse : https://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780062074119 Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.