Agatha Christie: Lucy Worsley in Queen of Mystery: Cat Among Pigeons

Premieres Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 8 PM on KPBS TV / PBS app

In episode 1, „Cat Among the Pigeons,” Historian Lucy Worsley Explores the complex factors that shaped a refined Devonshire girl’s dark imagination, uncovering family secrets and a childhood haunted by a sinister figure. Focusing on the first third of Christie’s life, Worsley uncovers the surprising roots of the author’s most compelling themes, the inspiration for some of his best work, and the secrets that the enigmatic Christie carefully hid from public view.

Worsley’s investigation follows the path of key moments in her life – and the nation – weaving a picture of a woman who was both of her time and completely ahead of it. Christie’s early books explore the fascinating social upheavals of one of the 20th century’s most turbulent periods.

About the series: Lucy Worsley explores Agatha Christie’s riddle. In three chapters, he applies his historian’s investigative powers to the Queen of Crime. Her life – and work – reveals a complex woman who reflects the upheavals of the 20th century.

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debt: Produced by BBC Two and BBC and the documentary division of BBC Studios. BBC’s Commissioning Editor Mark Bell and Executive Producers Alexander Leith and Kirsty Cunningham. Bill Gardner is in charge of PBS. BBC Studios is handling worldwide distribution.