On holiday in Jerusalem, Poirot hears about an archaeological expedition to Syria led by the eccentric Lord Boynton and his son Leonard, who believe they are on the track of the head of St John the Baptist. Drawn to visit the dig, Poirot meets Boynton's dominating, fabulously rich, American-born second wife. However, events are overtaken by the discovery of Lady Boynton's dead body and revelations about her fortune.
- Directed by
- Ashley Pearce
- Written by
- Guy Andrews
Guest stars
Tom Riley
Raymond Boynton
Tim Curry
Lord Boynton
Christina Cole
Sarah
Elizabeth McGovern
Dame Celia Westholme
Cheryl Campbell
Lady Boynton
Zoe Boyle
Jinny Boynton
Emma Cunniffe
Carol Boynton
Angela Pleasence
Nanny
Paul Freeman
Col. Carbury
Beth Goddard
Sister Agnieszka
Christian McKay
Jefferson Cope
John Hannah
Dr. Gerard
All episodes — Season 11
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S11 E1Mrs. McGinty's Dead
Sep 14, 20087.897 min
James Bentley is arrested for the murder of old Mrs McGinty. It looks like an open and shut case, but Superintendent Spence is not convinced. He turns to Poirot for help, and together with Poirot's writer friend Ariadne Oliver they set out
S11 E2Cat Among the Pigeons
Sep 21, 20087.797 min
Poirot finds a connection between a recent murder and a revolution in the Middle Eastern kingdom of Ramat.
S11 E3Third Girl
Sep 28, 2008897 min
Three single girls share a London flat. The first works as a secretary; the second is an artist; the third, who comes to Poirot for help, disappears believing she is a murderer.