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Agatha Christie spent the first 30 years of her life in Devon and later bought her holiday home, Greenway, on the banks of the River Dart. This podcast, hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, tells the story of her life in Torquay and the surrounding area and how her love for the area influenced her characters and work.Each episode was recorded live in the real places from Agatha’s life story, including Dartmoor, Burgh Island, Ugbrooke House, Greenway, Cockington and aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway. The presenters also visited sites right across Torbay, providing an evocative and unique glimpse into Agatha’s life in the area.Each episode also features experts and guests helping tell the story and sharing why they love the author so much. Guests include Mathew Prichard, Laura Thompson, Val McDermid, Dr Mark Aldridge, Dr Jamie Bernthal-Hooker, Hilary Macaskill, Carla Valentine, Victoria Dowd, Stephanie Austin, David Morris and many more.Whether you have visited the area or it re
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Signup to Generate a PitchAgatha Christie spent the first 30 years of her life in Devon and later bought her holiday home, Greenway, on the banks of the River Dart. This podcast, hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, tells the story of her life in Torquay and the surrounding area and how her love for the area influenced her characters and work.
Agatha Christie in Devon is hosted by Agatha Christie Festival. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 11: Christmas Special" (22 December 2024, 33 minutes), "Episode 10: Legacy" (24 October 2024, 31 minutes), and "Episode 9: Festival" (17 October 2024, 34 minutes).
Agatha Christie in Devon publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for Agatha Christie in Devon is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Agatha Christie in Devon requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Agatha Christie in Devon's contact route on record: public web form.
Agatha Christie Festival hosts Agatha Christie in Devon, an arts podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Episode #11
In this bonus seasonal episode, Matt and Sophie visit Agatha’s former holiday home at Greenway, to see what the National Trust have put on for Christmas. As well as exploring the house, they chat to volunteer pianist...
Episode #10
In the final episode of the season, Sophie and Matt look at the remarkable legacy that Christie left for the people of Torquay and the surrounding area. Through visiting real places in her life, or by being inspired by...
Episode #9
We visit the Agatha Christie Festival that took place in Torquay and the surrounding area in September 2024 and try and give a feel of the atmosphere for both those who were there, or those who would one day like to...
Episode #8
In this episode we visit the enigmatic and evocative Burgh Island, where Agatha Christie was inspired to write two of her most famous novels, And Then There Were None and Evil Under the Sun. Sophie and Matt take the...
Episode #7
In this episode we travel to Agatha Christie’s former holiday home at Greenway and explore the beautiful house and gardens, which tumble down to the the River Dart. We chat to Agatha’s grandson Mathew Prichard about...
Episode #6
This episode celebrates Agatha Christie’s love of trains and was recorded on location aboard the Dartmouth Steam Railway. This was a route taken by Poirot in two of Christie’s novels and by the author herself when...
Episode #5
This episode takes listeners on journey into the rugged heart of Dartmoor, an untamed national park that has inspired both Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Matt and Sophie visit the hotel where Christie wrote her...
Episode #4
In our latest episode we look at Agatha’s life in Torquay during World War 1. We visit where she worked in the Voluntary Aid Detachment as a nurse and find out how her early knowledge of poisons was formed. Special...
Episode #3
Episode #3 of the Agatha Christie in Devon podcast has just dropped and it’s all about young love. We find out how Agatha came out as a young debutant and after several proposals of marriage went on to meet her first...
Episode #2
We discover what life was like for young Agatha living in England’s most fashionable seaside resort and the activities she loved growing up. Special guests include Val McDermid, Graham Kerr, Victoria Dowd and Robin...
Episode #1
We explore Agatha’s early life in Torquay living with her parents and siblings and visit some of the places she would have known very well as a young girl. Special guests include Hilary Macaskill, Rachel Trethewey...
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