23: Poirot's little grey cells

<p>Why has Hercule Poirot's appeal been so enduring and what does his character owe to Agatha Christie's interests in psychoanalysis and Christian morality? In this episode of Black's History Week, Professor Jeremy Black talks to <em>The Critic</em>'s political editor, Graham Stewart, about Belgium's greatest fictional detective.</p> <br> <p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4rPIgCi7DsB19KPXE2mI3J">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-critic-podcast/id1499329600">iTunes </a>to ensure you never you never miss an episode.</p> <br> <p>Right now we’re offering 3 months for just £5. Go to <a href="https://thecritic.imbmsubscriptions.com/">thecritic.imbmsubscriptions.com/</a> for details.</p> <p>__</p> <br> <p>Image: David Suchet as Hercule Poirot (Photoshot/Getty Images)</p> <p>Music: Radetzky March by Human Symphony Orchestra (<a href="http://premiumbeat.com">premiumbeat.com</a>)</p> <br> <hr><p> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>