First-look at the new Hercule Poirot coming to the BBC

Hercule Poirot, the Belgium detective was created by Agatha Christie and featured in over 33 novels and 50 short stories between 1920 and 1975.

He is now household name and over the years has been played by over ten different men- now that list also includes American actor, John Malkovich.

The BBC has announced a new Hercule Poirot series produced in conjunction with Mammoth Screen and Agatha Christie Limited adaptation of The ABC Murders. The series will be first shown on BBC One.




John Malkovich has told the BBC:

“I’m honoured to have been asked to play Hercule Poirot. It’s a role that’s been played by a number of excellent actors, and I am enjoying the numerous challenges this part presents. I have great respect for Sarah Phelps’ screenplay and hope to do both she and Agatha Christie’s creation some measure of justice.”




Oct 13 2026
Love0

Netflix launch new partnership with the British Library

By Adaptations, News
Netflix and the British library have launched a new national partnership for the UK which aims to help more people discover the books behind some of the world’s most popular films and TV series. The collaboration marks the National year of reading in 2026; an intiative from the National Literacy Trust and the Depart for Education tackling the decline in reading for pleasure, particularly among young people.
Read More

Aug 28 2026
Love0

Acclaimed British crime writers unite in new detective drama

By Adaptations, News
A new detective drama series from the BBC and BritBox will see three of Britain’s most acclaimed crime writers unite as part of a mysterious society. Set in 1930s London, The Detective Club follows legendary crime writers, Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and G.K. Chesterton “as they hone their craft within the hallowed walls of a secret London location” explains a press release from the BBC Media Centre.
Read More

Aug 24 2026
Love0

Stars announced in casting for upcoming David Nicholls adaptation

By Adaptations, News
Casting for an upcoming adaptation of David Nicholls’ You Are Here has been announced with big names in British acting among the stars. In this “witty and tender love story”, Claire Foy (The Crown, Wolf Hall) stars as Marnie, Matthew Macfadyen (Pride and Prejudice 2005, Succession) stars as Michael, and Karla Crome (Possession, Something Very Bad is Going to Happen) joins the cast as their mutual friend Cleo, who brings the group together for a weekend in the Lakes.
Read More

Jul 07 2026
Love0

Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging to get new TV adaptation

By Adaptations, News
Louise Rennison’s comedic teen novel, Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging, is set to get a new TV adaptation. The book was previously turned into a hit film, retitled as Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging in 2008, starring Georgia Groome in the lead role, alongside Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Georgie Henshaw, Manjeevan Grewal, Kimberley Nixon, Eleanor Tomlinson, and others. Now, almost a decade later, the funny and flawed character of Georgia Nicolson is set to return to screens, this time for streaming.
Read More

Leave a Reply