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| The Underdog | |
| Series: | Series 5 |
| Story Number: | 2 |
| Featuring: | Hercule Poirot |
| Victims: | Sir Ruben Astwell |
| Villains: | Horace Trefusis |
| Writer: | Agatha Christie |
| Broadcast: | 24th January 1993 |
| Format: | 50 minutes |
| Previous Story: | The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb |
| Following Story: | The Yellow Iris |
The Underdog was the second story of series 5. It was broadcast on the 24th January 1993.
Summary[]
Sir Ruben Astwell is making money selling synthetic rubber to the Germans. When he is discovered murdered, Poirot must decide if the motive is political or commercial.
Plot[]
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Cast[]
- Hercule Poirot - David Suchet
- Arthur Hastings - Hugh Fraser
- Felicity Lemon - Pauline Moran
- Lily - Adie Allen
- Receptionist - Charles Armstrong
- Lady Astwell - Ann Bell
- Gladys - Lucy Davidson
- Parsons - John Evitts
- Victor Astwell - Ian Gelder
- Sir Ruben Astwell - Denis Lill
- Charles - Jonathan Phillips
- Humphrey Naylor - Andrew Seear
- Sergeant - Michael Vaughan
- Horace Trefusis - Bill Wallis
References[]
- Miss Lemon tries to teach Poirot hypnosis.