Actor David Suchet retraces the 11-month trip Agatha Christie took with her husband in 1922 in the new series Travels with Agatha Christie and David Suchet (Britbox, 2025; five episodes). Who better than the award-winning actor who protrayed the author's beloved detective Hercule Poirot from 1989 to 2013 to retrace her steps through Southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, and Canada. Suchet is a good traveller as he is quiet, observant, sympathetic and a grateful learner. He understands what others hold as sacred and fine; he listens attentively, receives and cherishes. It is clear that in all his interactions he demonstrates gratitude. It is beyond question the most beautiful travelogue I have ever seen. A lovely series.
Donald Combe is a retired English teacher who loves to go to the movies. Until he resumes going to theatres, he has graciously agreed to share his opinions, through "short and sweet" exclusives, of online series and movies for The Local.
