Hastings: “Oh, rubbish, Poirot– I say! Poirot: “No, no, my friend. Female werewolves, speculative fiction, creative writing, medieval culture... and anywhere else my mind takes me. Japp (suddenly coming up): “Poirot, Hastings? “When I retire, I shall have a little place in the country, far from crime– like this,” Japp had said in Christie’s “The Market Basing Mystery.” Does he sense early retirement might be coming after all, what with Poirot putting all these criminals away? The Veiled Lady is the second episode of series 2 of the ITV British television drama series Agatha Christie's Poirot featuring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, first broadcast on 14 January 1990 in the UK. Hastings: “Oh, I’d feel silly with a small one.” ( Log Out /  I mean, the boat scenes certainly serve a couple of obvious useful purposes. ( Log Out /  The episode The Veiled Lady begins (more or less) and ends with Poirot, Hastings, and Japp enjoying a pleasant jaunt in a park. It's sort of a tribute or homage, but also (as in many of the other original Sketch stories), it's Christie having a bit of fun with Doyle's stories. It has the feel of a takeaway. At the end of the day, three friends having a light-hearted conversation. . Hastings (finishing with the boat): “What do you think?” This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The episode is an adaptation of the Agatha Christie short story of the same name and was directed by Edward Bennett with dramatisation by Michael Baker and David Renwick. Hastings: “Not bad, eh?” Change ). I agree, they're virtually identical. She tricks Poirot by saying she doesn't live in but goes back to Streaham for the night. I think you're right about that, and I'm sorry I missed that connection out. Suggestions, comments and ideas always welcome. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. After Gertie is arrested by Japp, she gives an explanation as to how she had gotten involved with Lavington. She is suspicious of foreigners. Reviews, articles and musings from a pop culture scholar. Hastings: “Well, I don’t imagine most of them have ever heard of Hercule Poirot.” Is Japp considering the “audacity” with which Poirot and Hastings pulled off their little investigative stunt– audacity inspired by the initial jewel robbery– and reflecting on his own stolid and by-the-book existence in Isleworth? The Veiled Lady (1990) Full Cast & Crew. Japp (wistfully watching Hastings launch off): “Did you ever think of going to sea, Poirot?” (may contain spoilers - click on expand to read). Now I hope that you will not again wound my feelings by saying that I am unknown to the criminal classes.” Poirot: “Rubbish, do you say, Hastings?” This post is part of my 2016 2016-17 2016-19 Poirot Project. The adaptation is fairly faithful to the original story with some embellishments for drama and humour. Poirot ends up being arrested! With some mystery locations; where are they?. Is this a deliberate presage that we, the viewers, are seeing? Japp’s a homebody who likes his garden, and never really seems too enthusiastic in the few times we see him abroad. Gertie explains that Lavington had forced his way into their plans. Poirot, whose entire life is devoted to morality and bringing miscreants to justice, imagines being a successful criminal, free of punishment. (See the 1965 Douglas Wilmer version with Barry Jones as Milverton. ( Log Out /  Japp goes on to explain a recent jewel robbery that has impressed him; Poirot seems to consider it not really in his line, being a mere crime of “audacity.” But he falls into a reverie– what fun it would be to work against the law. Drop me an, Poirot Project: The Further Adventures of Mr Satterthwaite, Poirot Project: The Cornish Mystery (review), Poirot Project: Peril at End House (review), Call For Submissions: Into the Woods (anthology), Poirot Project: The King of Clubs (review), Poirot Project: The Incredible Theft (review), Call for Submissions: Nothing (anthology), Poirot Project: The Chocolate Box (review), Poirot Project: Jewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan (review), Poirot Project: The Case of the Missing Will (review), Cllr Hannah Priest's Online Advice Surgery. The Art Deco 1930s - Senate House, University of London, used as the Athena Hotel, Rendezvous with Lady Millicent in the Natural History Museum, The chase sequence - chase through the exhibits of the Natural History Museum, Senate House, Unviversity of London - used as the Athena Hotel. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I always thought it was a tribute. In the process he meets Mrs Godber (additional character), Lavington's housekeeper. Watch Queue Queue. It's such a bugbear of mine! She goes out and summons a policeman. A Murder is Announced First Edition Cover 1950.jpg, The Murder at the Vicarage First Edition Cover 1930.jpg, The Pale Horse First Edition Cover 1961.jpg, Endless Night First Edition Cover 1967.jpg, $(KGrHqF,!rcE rmghkkpBQBYv)0!yQ~~60 57.jpg, https://agathachristie.fandom.com/wiki/The_Veiled_Lady_(Agatha_Christie%27s_Poirot_episode)?oldid=31483, Lady Millicent meets Poirot and Hastings not in their house but at the Athena Hotel. Hilarious.And that line really stuck in my head earlier this week, when I was watching something else. It's a classic of the early series, in my opinion. What do you get from watching it? Lots of humour here. The Veiled Lady is the second episode of series 2 of the ITV British television drama series Agatha Christie's Poirot featuring David Suchet as Hercule Poirot, first broadcast on 14 January 1990 in the UK. Poirot cycles to Lavington's house disguised as a Swiss electrician and spends the day "installing" the locks. Hastings likes to imagine himself happily sailing on his huge toy sailboat; recall how miserable/seasick he was on the really huge Queen Mary in the bond robbery episode. This particular park is full of boys who have somehow acquired toy sailboats and are taking them out for a float on the water. Are his words about early retirement coming back to him?

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