Mr Shaitana had a reputation for hosting the best parties in London. That is, until he throws a 'murder party', which ends up being his last. Guests at the murder party include four people Shaitana suspects of murder (his 'collection of murderers') and four sleuths: private investigator Hercule Poirot, crime novelist Ariadne Oliver, secret serviceman Colonel Race and Superintendent Battle of Scotland Yard. During a game of bridge, Mr Shaitana is stabbed to death while he sleeps in an armchair by the fire, in full view of the four murderers. It's up to the four sleuths to figure out who is responsible for the crime.

Today we're talking about Agatha Christie's 1936 novel Cards on the Table, which contains some of Agatha Christie's most daring murders! In the episode, we'll be talking about the colourful characters who populate the story, including petty thieves, dashing explorers, dodgy doctors and top bridge players. We'll also be discussing the 2006 ITV production of Cards on the Table, starring David Suchet.

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