Friday 18th September 2026

The Swinging Christies LIVE: The Pale Caribbean Mirror Crack’d!


Join Dr Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown (aka Christie Time) for another barnstorming live podcast episode recording! Never mind the Sixties - this time we are rocketing into the electric Eighties and the naughty Nineties! We will be looking at three adaptations of novels that Agatha Christie wrote in the Swinging era: The Mirror Crack'd film with Angela Lansbury from 1980, A Caribbean Mystery film with Helen Hayes from 1983, The Pale Horse televised in 1997! This is a fun film mash-up with facts, laughs - and, of course, cocktails!

Mark is Associate Professor of Screen Histories at Solent University, and an Agatha Christie historian and speaker. His books include Agatha Christie's Marple: Expert on Wickedness, Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Greatest Detective in the World, and Agatha Christie on Screen.

Gray is a lifelong Christie fan and a writer. He has been published by Puffin Audio and his plays have been read at the Southwark Playhouse, the Old Red Lion and the Place Bedford. Together as "Christie Time", their podcasts are The Swinging Christies and Westmapod.

After the podcast, the Swinging Sixties atmosphere continues as guests can chill out and enjoy the retro vibes...

Ticket price includes a welcome drink.

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Venue: Livermead House Hotel


Epitomising the classic charm of The English Riviera, The Livermead House is one of the most enjoyable places to stay in Torquay. Imagine majestic coastal views coupled with perfect service; timeless British elegance and the finest of local fayre.

Then add superb facilities to this ideal location and enjoy the best that Torquay and South Devon have to offer, and you have found Livermead House.

Accessibility

There is a flat entrance into the hotel. The event room is a flat walk from the entrance with toilets en route, including an accessible one. If you have any additional accessibility requirements, please email admin@iacf-uk.org or for more specific queries contact the Livermead directly on info@livermead.com or 01803 200758. For their full accessibility information please click here: livermead.com/access-statement

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