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Hercule Poirot
Trying to understand why A.B.C. has chosen him as an audience.
COMPLETE BBC SERIES GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 3
THE ABC MURDERS
Episode 2
The setup
The next letter directs Poirot and Crome towards Churston. With the murderer moving through the alphabet, relatives of the victims are brought together to search for a connection.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
9 peopleThe only names you need
IC
Inspector Crome
Under pressure to prevent another announced killing.
ABC
Alexander Bonaparte Cust
Still travelling for work while his blackouts worsen.
SCC
Sir Carmichael Clarke
A wealthy man living at Churston.
FC
Franklin Clarke
Sir Carmichael's charming younger brother.
LHC
Lady Hermione Clarke
Sir Carmichael's seriously ill wife.
TG
Thora Grey
Sir Carmichael's capable secretary.
MB
Megan Barnard
Betty's sister, now helping Poirot compare the crimes.
DF
Donald Fraser
Betty's boyfriend, included among those linked to the victims.
WHILE WATCHING
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Murder, violence, blood, trauma, racism and distressing themes.