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Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie
Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie

Inside the Mind of Agatha Christie

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Surpassed only by the Bible and Shakespeare, Agatha Christie is the most successful writer of all time. We all know her characters and incredible plot twists, but what do we know about Agatha herself? Combining rare access to Agatha's family, her personal archive and speaking to those who know her work best, discover what made the world's most successful crime writer tick.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

45 mins

Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

23 October 2020

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Samantha Bond

Samantha Bond

Self - Narrator

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