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www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival
Welcome
The annual Agatha Christie Festival on the English Riviera is here once again with
another fantastic line up of events. Look out for the celebratory fireworks, take part
in competitions and enjoy a host of murder mysteries, lectures, walks and dances –
plus much more!
The festival coincides with the national Agatha Christie celebrations – for more
information on these events, visit www.agathachristie.com.
Event Information and Ticket Booking
For all your necessary event information and updates, contact the Visitor Information
Centres on 0844 474 22 33. Online updates can be found at:
www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival.
Event tickets can be purchased by contacting the individual event organisers, with
their contact details shown beneath the event details in this programme.
Many tickets can also be purchased through the Visitor Information Centre in Torquay.
Accommodation for the festival can be found at www.englishriviera.co.uk.
A free accommodation booking service is available through the Visitor Information
Centres and by telephoning 0844 474 22 33.
A word from Mathew Prichard
The English Riviera was dear to my grandmother’s
heart and where better to celebrate her life and works
than here on the glorious South Devon coast? I look
forward to meeting some of you during the week and
to enjoying the, as ever, packed programme of events.
While you’re here, explore the Agatha Christie
Literary Trail through the English Riviera and
South Devon. Pick up your guide in the Visitor
Information Centres and participating venues.
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WIN!
To mark the 75th anniversary
of the publication of Agatha
Christie’s The ABC Murders,
a special treasure hunt has
been created which will run
throughout the festival.
26 letters (A – Z) will be hidden
across the three towns of
Torquay, Paignton and Brixham,
with a series of clues leading
amateur sleuths to discover
their whereabouts.
A prize trip on either of the
Orient-Express UK day trains,
The British Pullman or Northern
Belle*, is up for grabs for the top
sleuths who find the most letters.
A clue sheet can be collected
from the Visitor Information
Centres in Torquay, Paignton and
Brixham, as well as any of the
libraries across the resort from
Friday 9th September. The forms
can also be downloaded from the
website at www.englishriviera.
co.uk/agathachristie from the
same date. Completed entry
forms should be handed into
the Visitor Information Centres
or libraries in Torquay, Paignton,
Churston and Brixham by
Monday 19th September.
*Day trip for two aboard
either the British Pullman or
Northern Belle Orient Express
trains courtesy of Orient Express
www.orient-express.com. Subject
to availability. No cash alternative.
Must be taken within one year.
Event Information Line: 0844 474 22 33
or visit www.englishriviera.co.uk/agathachristie/festival
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All Week
Babbacombe Model Village’s Agatha Christie Mystery Hunt
Babbacombe Model Village will be concealing various miniature ‘Murder Mystery’ scenes
throughout its gardens during the whole festival week. The challenge is to identify the scenes
and see if you can deduce which Agatha Christie novel each scene comes from. Some will be
easy; some may be a challenge for even the more ardent Agatha Christie fans. How will you
rate among the super sleuths?
Dartmouth Ferry to Greenway House and Garden
(Every day except Monday and Tuesday)
For visitors wishing to visit Greenway House and Garden and enjoy a short trip
from Dartmouth there are six sailings a day, so you can visit at a time of your choosing.
Please note – ticket does not include entry to Greenway, where normal admissions apply
Hampton Av,Torquay,TQ1 3LA 01803 328669 Open 10am to 5.30pm
(Last admission 4pm) Admission for Model Village applies.
For further details visit www.model-village.co.uk
Ferries Depart from Dartmouth at:
09.45am, 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
Returning approx every hour
Adults £8.00 Child £6 Return
Agatha Christie Vintage Tour Bus Trips
to Greenway House
Contact: Greenway Ferry 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk
(Every day except Monday & Tuesday)
Join us aboard our original 1940s bus on a nostalgic trip to
Greenway House and Garden, holiday home to the late Dame
Agatha Christie. Live commentary will be provided from the
driver on this authentic jiggle jerk ride. Limited seating. Please
note – ticket does not include entry to Greenway, where normal
admissions apply.
Departing Belgrave Road Torquay at: 10am & 2pm
Departing Cary Parade Torquay at: 10.10am & 2.10pm
Departing Paignton Seafront at: 10.25am & 2.25pm
Adults £11.00 – Children £6 – Concession £10
Agatha Christie Sea & River Voyages
(Every day except Monday & Tuesday)
Join us aboard 1940s heritage boat The Fairmile for a day cruise along the
South Devon coastline and river to Greenway. Situated on a hillside at the
heart of the River Dart, this is a place where time has stood still and is
now a legacy for everyone to enjoy. Limited seating. Local historian John
Risdon provides commentary on selected days. Please note
– ticket does not include entry to Greenway, where
normal admissions apply.
Agatha Christie Mystery Shopping
Paignton town centre shops take part in a competition to dress their windows in
the theme of an Agatha Christie book title. Shoppers will need to spot the clues to
decipher all the windows to be in with a chance to win a prize, with an additional
prize going to the best dressed window.
Free entry
Contact:Torbay Bookshop 01803 522011
Agatha Christie – the original evidence!
(Every day except Sunday)
Visit Paignton Library during the Agatha Christie Festival for a rare opportunity to
view exclusive Agatha Christie artefacts, namely an original manuscript for Five Little Pigs
as well as one of the Queen of Crime’s own writing notebooks, as described and
transcribed in John Curran’s two volumes of Agatha Christie’s Secret Notebooks.
Promotions of our extensive stock of Agatha Christie works will be prominent in
all Torbay Libraries at Torquay, Paignton, Churston and Brixham and on our Mobile
Library throughout the Festival.
Paignton Library & Information Centre. Check our web pages for opening
times: www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries
Departing Torquay Princess Pier at: 10.45am
returning at 5.45pm
Departing Brixham Quay at: 11.15am
returning at 5.30pm
Adults £19.00 – Children £12 – Concession £18
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Agatha Christie’s VERDICT
(Every day except Sundays)
Bill Kenwright, by special arrangement with the Agatha Christie Theatre Company,
presents Agatha Christie’s VERDICT, the most riveting and compelling drama from the
undisputed ‘Queen of Crime.’
Having been forced to flee persecution in his home country, the brilliant and idealistic
Professor Karl Hendryk leads a content and morally upstanding life, caring for his invalid
wife Anya and hiding his romantic feelings towards her sister Lisa. His life is turned upsidedown however when the prospect of life-saving treatment for Anya persuades him to take
on a new pupil against his better judgement; the spoilt, conniving minx Helen who will stop
at nothing to get her way. With murderous intentions afoot, it only remains to be seen
what verdict will be delivered, and if justice will prevail...
Princess Theatre,Torbay Road,Torquay TQ2 5EZ,Tel: 0844 871 3023
www.princesstheatre.org.uk
Tickets from £13.50
7.30pm (Wed & Sat Matinées at 2.30pm)
Greenway Literary Dining Club
hosted by John Curran
A book club with a twist! In the style of Agatha Christie’s Tuesday Night Club, diners will
discuss her writing, including Dead Man’s Folly, which can be read in advance. Influences from
the house and grounds will be explored. Canapés to be served on arrival, with
dinner in the Dining Room followed by a chaired discussion of Christie’s
literary works. Includes themed guided tour of the house.
Greenway House, Galmpton, Nr Brixham TQ5 0ES – 7.00pm
Tickets £60. Places limited so please book early.
Contact: 01803 842382 or [email protected]
monday 12th September
Agatha Christie Flower Festival
Sunday 11th September
This church was endowed by Agatha Christie’s father and Christie
was christened here. A flower festival themed “Musicals” is taking
place during the early part of the festival, and the parishioners
will be happy to give you a guided tour of the church. Teas and
homemade cakes will be available.
All Saints Church,Torre, Bampfylde Road,Torquay,
TQ2 5AR
12pm to 4pm
Free entry
The Annual Agatha Christie
Fête LAUNCH EVENT!
Brixham Quilters’ Biennial Exhibition 2011
Pavilion Gardens / Cary Parade /
Palk Street Gardens,Torquay
10.00am – 5.00pm
Contact: 01803 327154
Lupton House, Brixham Road, Churston
Ferrers TQ5 0LD 10.30am – 4.30pm
Entry: £1.50 Profits will be divided between
Rowcroft Hospice (Torquay) and Lupton Trust.
Contact: [email protected]
(Brought to you by the Rotary Club)
A traditional fête with a large collection of stalls, sideshows and
family-based amusements. Stall holders will be dressed in 1920/30s
themed clothing and there’ll be a full day of entertainment with
dancers, brass band, clog dancers, magician, choir and Punch & Judy.
New for 2011 will be the vintage car rally, and you never know,
there might also be a certain detective on hand...
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Exhibition of patchwork, quilting, embroidery and art,
featuring this year’s challenge entitled “Inspired
by Agatha Christie” – a contest for members to
create a work reflecting the author’s times or
titles. The exhibition will be held in the Ballroom
and Library of Lupton House, an eighteenthcentury Georgian manor house formerly belonging
to Lord Churston. Agatha Christie is known to
have visited the house.
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Tea on the Terrace
Settle down for afternoon tea in Our Room with a View at Living Coasts.
Marvel at the beautiful scenery of the English Riviera and Beacon Cove, just as Agatha Christie
herself used to. Tickets include cream tea and selection of finger sandwiches for two people.
There will of course be a selection of Agatha Christie titles available for our guests.
Our Room With a View, Living Coasts,
Beacon Hill,Torquay TQ1 2BG
2.30pm, £9.95
Contact: Living Coasts 0844 474 3366
[email protected]
www.livingcoasts.org.uk
John Curran’s Film Classic - Red Signal
A chance to watch a rarely-seen film version of one of Agatha Christie’s classic
novels, followed by the broadcast of a similarly uncommon Christie radio play,
introduced by the popular author and Christie aficionado John Curran.
Torquay Museum, Babbacombe Road,Torquay TQ1 1HG
Afternoon performance 2.30pm Evening performance 7.30pm
£5.00
Contact: 01803 293975 www.torquaymuseum.org
Murder Mystery Dining Train
Climb aboard the Dartmouth Express Dining Train for an evening of murder and mystery
with the Candlelight Theatre Company. Let time pass you by as you prepare to savour a new
and exciting gastronomic experience, but be on your guard at all times....
will a murder take place?? Can you solve the mystery?? A night not to be missed!
Cuisine provided by Hennessey Restaurant in
Torquay. Dartmouth Steam Railway Station,
Queens Road, Paignton.TQ4 6AF
7.00pm – 10.30pm
Contact: Dartmouth Steam Railway
01803 555872
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
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Tuesday 13th September
(Details as Monday. 10am-4pm.)
The Killer in the Inkwell!
This Creative Writing Workshop will help you to create a convincing criminal mind for
your novel or story. We will consider the psychology of the murderer, and find ways to
unpick the tangled webs of deceit which Agatha Christie devised for her villains, tracing
twisted, tortuous themes through her works and relating them to our own
criminal antagonists.
Brixham Adult and Community Learning Centre
10.00am – 4.00pm
£20 including lunch
Contact: Brixham Adult and Community
Learning Centre 01803 853302
Brixham Quilters’ Biennial Exhibition
2011
(Details as Monday. 10.30am-5.30pm)
“In Character” lunch at Burgh Island Hotel
Dress as your favourite Christie character (or simply in appropriate attire) and visit
the famous Art Deco retreat where Agatha wrote Evil Under the Sun and And Then There
Were None; enjoy a period lunch with classic dishes from the ‘20s and ‘30s and end with a grand
tour of the Island itself, including the Hotel’s private grounds, during which Gary “McBar” will
point out the significant markers in Christie’s writing history.
Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea, South Devon.TQ7 4BG.
12.30 for 1pm – ends 3.30pm
£58; places strictly limited to 50
Contact Hotel Reception: 01548 810 514
Or email: [email protected]
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Tea on the Terrace
(Details as Monday)
A Garden Party To Die For
Meet the Head Gardener, learn about Agatha Christie’s potent
and poisonous plants and her time as a pharmacist in Torquay and
join us for afternoon tea – if you dare! With a 1930s theme: music,
servants, tea and cake served on the lawn.
Feel free to dress for the occasion!
Torre Abbey Gardens,Torre Abbey,Torquay, TQ2 5JE
3.00pm – 5.00pm £12.50. Contact: 01803 293593 www.torre-abbey.org
(Details as Monday)
Supper for Sleuths at The Cary Arms
Totnes Ferry to Greenway House and Garden
From 14th-18th September
For visitors wishing to visit Greenway House and Garden and enjoy a beautiful
river cruise from Totnes there are sailings departing at 10am on these dates.
Ferries Depart from Steamer Quay Totnes at 10.00am
Adults £12.00 Child £8 Return
Contact: Greenway Ferry 01803 882811
www.greenwayferry.co.uk
Brixham Quilters’ Biennial Exhibition 2011
(Details as Monday. 10.30am-4.30pm)
Wine, dine and solve a crime! Join us at The Cary Arms for a delicious three course
gastro pub supper and a fun evening of entertainment from Murder Made to Measure.
Test your detective skills to solve the mystery, or sit back, relax and enjoy the fun.
Tea on the Terrace
The Cary Arms, Babbacombe,Torquay.TQ1 3LX.
£45.00, 7.00pm Pre-booking essential.
Contact: The Cary Arms 01803 327110 or [email protected]
www.caryarms.co.uk
Tea Dance in the Ballroom at Oldway Mansion
Twilight Tour of Greenway
Take the chance to see Greenway after hours, in the September
twilight glow. Enjoy canapés in the House Kitchen followed by a guided tour
of the House by one of our extraordinarily knowledgeable volunteers. Includes
travel from set local points on our vintage bus; timings do not include the
bus trip. Please contact the Property. Office for further details.
7.00pm, £25.00 Tel: 01803 842382 Greenway, Galmpton,TQ5 0ES
Email: [email protected]
Agatha Christie’s Murder in the Making:
Stories and Secrets from her Archive
Author John Curran launches the eagerly-awaited second volume of his popular book, Agatha
Christie’s Secret Notebooks. In this lecture he will talk about his painstaking work on what are
probably the last unpublished works of the world’s most widely read author.
John will also sign copies of his book.
Torquay Museum,
529 Babbacombe Road,Torquay TQ1 1HG
7.30pm. £5.00.
Contact: 01803 293975
www.torquaymuseum.org
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Wednesday 14th September
(Details as Monday)
In the opulent setting of the ballroom where Isadora Duncan once
performed and Agatha Christie also danced we invite you to enjoy
a traditional tea dance with live period music courtesy of the band
“High Society”. A cream tea will be served whilst you enjoy the
music and dancing. Period costume encouraged.
Oldway Mansion,Torquay Road, Paignton,TQ3 2TE
3.30pm – 6.30pm
Tickets: £12.75. Contact: Torquay or Paignton Libraries
01803 208300/208321
www.torbay.gov.uk/libraries
Agatha Christie Mile Evening Vintage
Bus Tour with Supper
Join us aboard ‘Barnaby’ the 1940s original Vintage bus. See the
Agatha Christie Mile and the beautiful countryside as we take you
on a nostalgic trip to the heart of Agatha Christie’s Riviera, ending
the evening with a fish and chip supper.
Limited seating – please book early.
Departing Belgrave Road Torquay at: 6.30pm
Departing Cary Parade Torquay at: 6.40pm
Adult £17.00, child £11.
Contact: Greenway Ferry 01803 882811
www.greenwayferry.co.uk
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The Agatha Christie Quiz hosted by John Curran
Test your knowledge of all things Agatha Christie! You’ll be put through your
paces by quiz master John Curran, the editor/author of Secret Notebooks.Teams
of four will compete by answering rounds of questions, with the winning team
claiming some very desirable Christie-related prizes!
Grand Hotel,Torquay Seafront.Torbay Road,Torquay Devon
TQ2 6NT 7.30 – 10.00pm, £30 per team
(max four people).Tickets from the Grand Hotel and the
English Riviera Visitor Information Centre in Torquay
Tel: 01803 296677 www.grandtorquay.co.uk
FRIday 16th September
Agatha Christie Mile Evening Vintage Bus Tour with Supper
Join us aboard ‘Barnaby’ the 1940s original Vintage bus. See the Agatha Christie Mile and the
beautiful countryside as we take you on a nostalgic trip to the heart of Agatha Christie’s
Riviera, ending the evening with a fish and chip supper. Limited seating – please book early.
Departing Brixham (back of Tesco’s) at 6.30pm. Adult £17.00, child £11
THURsday 15th September
Tea on the Terrace
A Birthday Celebration for the Queen of Crime
Transport yourself back to an era of elegance, mystery and intrigue. Enjoy a three course à la
A special afternoon tea dance at Agatha Christie’s honeymoon hotel. The event includes
afternoon tea (choice of tea or coffee, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones with Devonshire
clotted cream and homemade jam), a slice of birthday cake and musical entertainment.
Period 20’s /30’s dress encouraged.
The Grand Hotel, Seafront,Torquay 2.30pm - 4.30pm,
£15.00 per person Contact: 01803 296677
www.grandtorquay.co.uk
(Details as Monday)
1930s themed Murder Mystery at Churston Court
carte dinner whilst entertained by a professional team of actors as they create the perfect who
dunnit by candlelight.
Churston Court, Churston Ferrers nr Brixham TQ5 0JE 7.00pm, £34.95.
Contact: Churston Court 01803 842186 www.churstoncourt.co.uk
Tea on the Terrace
Saturday 17th September
A Birthday Dinner
Agatha Christie Mile Evening Vintage Bus Tour with Supper
Details as Monday
Enjoy a sumptuous three course meal with views across the bay for the fireworks display.
The Barcelo Imperial Hotel, Park Hill Road,Torquay TQ1 2DG
From 6.30pm £26.95 with bubbly on arrival.
Contact: 01803 206165 www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk/Imperial
Murder at the Toorak
Could you unravel the mystery masking a murder? Are you a sleuth struggling to solve a
homicide? Do you shudder when un-shrouding the sinister or supernatural? Then join us at The
Toorak Hotel for a sumptuous three-course dinner and an evening of suspense and fun, as you
flex your detective skills to solve a ‘whodunit dinner date’ from Murder Made to Measure.
The Toorak Hotel, Chestnut Avenue,Torquay TQ2 5JS 7.00pm for 7.30pm £38.00,
pre-booking essential Contact: Nigel Beck,The Toorak Hotel 01803 400400
(Details as Wednesday).
Agatha Christie Festival Finale Candlelit Dinner
with Classical Trio
A black tie event in the beautiful candlelit restaurant at the
Churston Court. Dine in style accompanied by music of the
thirties played by a classical trio. Choose from our exquisite
menu created by Head Chef Andy Howard.
Churston Court, Churston Ferrers
nr Brixham TQ5 0JE, 7.00pm
Menu items individually priced
Contact: Churston Court 01803 842186
www.churstoncourt.co.uk
Details as Monday
Birthday Fireworks Celebrations
Corbyn Head,Torquay Seafront, 9.00pm
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Cream Tea Day at Cockington Court
Our cream tea day is a tribute to Cockington Court’s association
with Agatha Christie who dedicated her book
Why Didn’t They Ask Evans to a member of the Mallock Family “lords of the manor” at that time. Enjoy a cream tea and a
variety of entertainment while celebrating the true 1920s
style of her era in a stunning country park setting.
Cockington,Torquay, Devon TQ2 6XA
10.00am – 4.00pm
Contact: Cockington Court 01803 607230
www.cockingtoncourt.org
Agatha Christie Sea Swim
This unique event is now in its second year and is arranged
by Devon Air Ambulance in association with BBC Radio Devon.
It offers a great opportunity for keen swimmers and will
raise money for the BBC Radio Devon Air Ambulance Appeal.
The swim will commence and finish at the beautiful tranquil
setting of Broadsands and will take the entrants along a one
mile course, hugging the stunning coastline. After completing the sponsored
swim, entrants will be awarded with a special commemorative medal and
certificate and can enjoy the beautiful location and entertainment.
The BBC Radio Devon Air Ambulance Appeal is raising funds for the Devon Air
Ambulance Trust. Registered Charity No: 1077998.
Broadsands and the sea! 11.00am – 6.00pm.Tel: 01392 466666 www.daat.org
Thirteen at Dinner – with Jonathan Cecil
The Apollo Cinema will be hosting a one-off screening of the classic Agatha Christie film
‘Thirteen at Dinner’, starring Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Bill Nighy and Faye Dunaway.
Christie fans will also be fascinated to see a young David Suchet playing Inspector Japp.
Acclaimed actor Jonathan Cecil will join us to give a short talk before the screening. Jonathan
played the role of Hastings in this film, as well as two others with Peter Ustinov and will be
happy to answer questions about what it was like taking on such a definitive role. Tickets are
free, but are strictly limited to four per person as we expect this event to sell out quickly.
The Apollo Cinema, Paignton Seafront, 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Tickets free, and available from the Apollo Cinema
www.apollocinemas.com.To reserve up to four FREE tickets for this event,
please e-mail [email protected] with your name and postal address.
Places are limited and no tickets will be sold on the day.
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thursday 15th September
The Annual Agatha Christie Fete
Babbacombe Model Village’s Agatha Christie
Mystery Hunt
Agatha Christie Vintage Tour
Bus Trips to Greenway
Dartmouth Ferry to Greenway
Greenway Literary Dining Club
Mystery Hunt
Totnes Ferry to Greenway
Agatha Christie Vintage Tour Bus Trips to
Greenway
A Birthday Celebration for the Queen of Crime
Tea on the Terrace
A Birthday Dinner
Murder at the Toorak
Agatha Christie’s Verdict
Birthday Fireworks
monday 12th September
Mystery Hunt
Brixham Quilters’ Exhibition
Tea on the Terrace
John Curran’s Film Classic
tuesday 13th September
The Killer in the Inkwell!
Mystery Hunt
In Character Lunch at Burgh Island
Tea on the Terrace
A Garden Party to Die For
Supper for Sleuths at the Cary Arms
Twilight Tour of Greenway House
Agatha Christie’s Murder in the Making
Wednesday 14th September
Mystery Hunt
Greenway
Tea on the Terrace
Tea Dance at Oldway Mansion
Agatha Christie Mile Evening Vintage Bus
Tour with Supper
The Agatha Christie Quiz with John Curran
friday 16th September
Mystery Hunt
Greenway
Tea on the Terrace
Murder Mystery at Churston Court (sold out)
Saturday 17th September
Mystery Hunt
Greenway
Agatha Christie Mile Evening Vintage Bus Tour
with Supper
Agatha Christie Festival Finale Candlelit Dinner
CreamTea Day at Cockington Court
Agatha Christie Sea Swim
Babbacombe ModelVillage’s Agatha Christie
Mystery Hunt
Agatha ChristieVintageTour BusTrips to Greenway
Agatha Christie Sea & RiverVoyages
Thirteen at Dinner – with Jonathan Cecil
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BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE LTD PRESENTS
STAR CASTING
SOON TO BE
ANNOUNCED
‘THE AGATHA CHRISTIE
THEATRE COMPANY
ALWAYS DELIVERS A
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THE HERALD
AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved.
Festival organisers: The Agatha Christie Committee led by Torbay Libraries and the English Riviera Tourism Company.
Agatha Christie Limited is the owner of all intellectual property rights in the AGATHA CHRISTIE™ brand,
including the POIROT™ and MISS MARPLE™ trade marks. All rights reserved.
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