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Director: Edward Bennett

Writer: Clive Exton

Kent Filming Locations: Chilham

In 1995 Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) visited Chilham in Kent for a further instalment of his adventures as written by Agatha Christie.

Multi millionaire Simeon (Vernon Dubtcheff) arranges a Christmas gathering with all the family, including prodigal son Harry (Brian Gwaspari) and a newly discovered grand daughter, Pilar (Sasha Behar).

When everyone is gathered, Simeon hints at changing his will and favouring the newcomers Harry and Pilar . The scene is set for a power game with deadly consequences and when Simeon is mudered, Chief Inspector Japp (Philip Jackson) calls upon Poirot to investigate.

Cottages in Chilham © Ashford Borough Council

For this drama, the pictureque Kentish village of Chilham was transformed into a winter wonderland. A layer of snow covered the beautiful timber framed houses lining the square and the approach to Chilham Castle, which represented the family home. Although it was the first time that the picturesque village was used as the set for an Agatha Christie adaptation, it wouldn't remain the last: Miss Marple’s the Moving Finger was also filmed there in 2006.

[Hollie Snelson]

Links

• For more information about Agatha Christie and Poirot visit http://uk.agathachristie.com/site/home/
• For more information about Chilham visit: www.visitkent.co.uk