1/2 One morning, Hercule Poirot's post includes a distressing communication from an elderly spinster seeking his help, but not saying why.What intrigues him most is that the letter was written two months ago.He persuades Captain Hastings that they must investigate immediately.Hercule Poirot: John MoffattCaptain Hastings: Simon WilliamsMiss Lawson: Joanna DavidTheresa Arundell: Tracy WilesCharles Arundell: Ifan MeredithEllen: Elizabeth ProudMiss Peabody: Rosalind KnightDr Grainger: Sam DaleBob the dog: Richard BeadsmooreMusic: Tom SmallProducer/Director: Enyd WilliamsAfternoon Play:First broadcast: Thu 7th Dec 200614:15 on BBC Radio 4 FM2/2 Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings are now on the trail of murder. And a little wire-haired terrier is proving very helpful in their deliberations.Hercule Poirot: John MoffattHastings: Simon WilliamsMiss Lawson: Joanna DavidBella Tanios: Becky HindleyDr Tanios: Sam DaleTheresa Arundell: Tracy WilesCharles Arundell: Ifan MeredithChemist: Damlan LynchBob the dog: Richard Beadsmoore--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ang189/support