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The Labours Of Hercule

The Labours Of Hercule

Adam & Frankie 93 Episodes Jun 22, 2026

Adam and Frankie discuss every episode of Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and challenge you to solve the fiendish mysteries at their heart. Each episode, they recap the plot, analyze clues, and debate whodunit before revealing the solution. A must-listen for fans of classic detective fiction and puzzle-solving.

Episodes

Appointment With Death (1988) Jun 22, 2026 4367 We're back, mes amis! How we've missed you and oh boy, do we have some updates for you... Join Adam and Frankie as they kick off the new movie era of the podcast with Peter Ustinov as Poirot in Appointment with Death (1988).  Does this more faithful version of Christie's story make for a better adaptation? And how does it compare to the controversial Suchet episode? Comment below or email us at 
Join Us Live This Summer! May 11, 2026 168 Frankie's here with a very special announcement regarding our newest and most exciting live event yet! For tickets go to https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/022/HO00017996/the-labours-of-hercule-poirot-double-bill?filter= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dream v2.0 May 4, 2026 2944 Frankie and Adam cap off their redux of Series One with a second look at The Dream... Poirot is called to the offices of pie magnate Benedict Farley, who is convinced that a sinister recurring dream is about to come true. But what will happen if it does...? In other news, we announce an all-new LIVE SHOW, as well as details of what comes next... You can subscribe to Cosy AF, our next show, NOW
The King Of Clubs v2.0 Apr 20, 2026 3515 Get ready for ranting as Adam and Frankie attempt to temper their tempers while revisiting one of the most infamous episodes of Series One - The King of Clubs. A missing card apparently provides Poirot with the clue he needs to solve the murder of a lecherous movie mogul. But is there more to this story? Will Adam and Frankie ever calm down? Listen now to find out! You can subscribe to Cosy AF,
The Incredible Theft v2.0 Apr 6, 2026 3358 Join Adam and Frankie as they steal some time to revisit (and debate) the definition of the word "incredible"! When a wealthy industrialist's plan to snare a shiny German sympathiser goes awry and top secret documents that threaten national security are stolen, can Poirot get to the heart of the subterfuge? You can subscribe to Cosy AF, our next show, NOW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Problem At Sea v2.0 Mar 27, 2026 3025 Join Frankie & Adam once again as they climb all aboard the The Good Ship Murder! There are foul doings a-doing on a river cruise. For starters, Hastings is in charge of a sporting tournament, and there are troublesome poems to be read in the evenings. But Poirot is more taken by the brewing unease amid his fellow passengers, and it isn't long before things turn deadly... You can subscribe to C
Triangle At Rhodes v2.0 Mar 9, 2026 3266 Join Adam and Frankie as they head on a Rhodes trip with Poirot and a rather catty sidekick. Poirot's holiday takes a detour when he encounters a love triangle that he suspects may end in murder. But will he be able to solve the case amidst a sea of bad accents, questionable swimwear and a whole lot of bowels in spit? You can subscribe to Cosy AF, our next show, NOW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts
The Third Floor Flat v2.0 Feb 23, 2026 2722 Join Frankie & Adam as they crawl back up the disposal chute, and into a mystery set within the walls of Whitehaven Mansions itself. Poirot is called upon to beat his debilitating cold symptoms and investigate the mysterious murder of a neighbour. But does the truth lie closer to home than even he realises? You can subscribe to Cosy AF, our next show, NOW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Four & Twenty Blackbirds v2.0 Feb 2, 2026 3736 Join us as we rabbity-rabbit on again about Four and Twenty Blackbirds (aka the one with boobs in it). Are an eccentric painter's changeable eating habits the key to solving his subsequent murder? Can Poirot and Hastings overcome sticky wickets, oompah bands and Jim Branning and learned the blackberry-stained truth? We're off to the music hall to find out... Plus exciting news about the release
The Adventure Of Johnnie Waverly - v2.0 Jan 19, 2026 4160 Join us for a "Damned Offensive" re-run of our most infamous episode - The Adventure Of Johnnie Waverly And who knows, maybe we'll pick up a few new catchphrases along the way...? Poirot and Hastings are off to Surrey to investigate a series of kidnapping threats being made against the son of a simple country squire. But will it be a case of "Gather round fam" or "Sack the lot of 'em"? You can
Christmas Special 2025! Dec 22, 2025 3849 Join Adam and Frankie as they get into the figurative festive spirit with the Whitehaven Six and celebrate the end of a jam-packed year in their third annual Christmas Special! Deck the halls, nog some eggs, jingle some bells and brace yourself for an indulgent chat about Christmas presents, food, music, films and more! Want to make the Ratatouille that Adam's obsessed with? Here's the link: htt
Unmasking the Villain: Adam & Frankie Meet Elliot Cowan Dec 15, 2025 3837 Frankie and Adam had the rare privilege of talking to one of the most indelible Poirot villains of all time - David Hunter from Taken At The Flood aka Elliot Cowan - in fact, over on Discord, YOU voted him as the scariest Poirot villain of all time... In the first of what we hope will be a continuing series of discussions with the great Poirot villains, Elliot Cowan joins us for an exclusive disc

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