by Whodunnit Dinners
Whodunnit Dinners podcast is a cosy crime UK podcast where murder mystery dinner party game writers Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin discuss whodunnits...and food inspired by the fiction! Whether you favour cozy murder mysteries, classics of the golden age, gritty detective reads, or left-field literary murder mysteries, the meandering conversation touches on everything from author biographies, quality of the writing, menopause brain and celebrity stand-ins. It's like book club, with food!
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July 20, 2026
<p>Katie and Helen discuss Agatha's Christie's lesser known book, A Carribean Mystery. Will Miss Marple work outside of the English village of St Mary Meade? What is the difference between North American and Sub-Tropical PawPaw? And what has Jason Statham ever done for us?</p><p><br></p><p>Theme Tune: Dan McCullough</p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to 'A Caribbean Mystery' and its setting</p><p>02:01 Helen and Katie discuss the plot and characters</p><p>04:00 The significance of the Caribbean location for Miss Marple</p><p>07:00 Murder, mystery, and the story's suspense</p><p>09:01 Helen's thoughts on the book's plot twists and clues</p><p>12:01 The setting's influence on the story and character dynamics</p><p>14:59 Helen and Katie analyze the themes of anonymity and abroad</p><p>18:00 The writing style of Agatha Christie in the 1960s</p><p>21:13 The unexpected explicit content and its context</p><p>23:03 Overall review and recommendations for fans</p><p>25:58 Casting and character suggestions for adaptations</p><p>29:59 Food discussion: Pawpaw and Caribbean recipes</p><p>36:04 Nostalgic reflections on 1970s roadside picnics</p><p>40:56 Closing thoughts and next episode teaser</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=A+Caribbean+Mystery+by+Agatha+Christie</p>
July 6, 2026
<p>We kick off our Agatha Christie season with The Mysterious Mr Quin, a collection of supernatural short stories. Helen shares some easy and tasty Italian canapes and we shoe-horn Jason Statham in again.</p><p><br></p><p>Theme tune: Dan McCullough</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Agatha Christie and the Podcast</p><p>02:59 Exploring Agatha Christie's Works</p><p>05:54 The Character of Mr. Satterthwaite</p><p>08:58 The Mysterious Mr. Quinn and Theatre Connections</p><p>11:49 Themes of Aging and Observation</p><p>14:16 Supernatural Elements in Christie's Stories</p><p>16:44 Favorite Stories and Unique Styles</p><p>19:21 Conclusion and Reflections on Christie's Legacy</p><p>20:45 Casting Characters: A Creative Discussion</p><p>23:26 Short Stories: Crafting Mystery Gems</p><p>24:19 Supernatural Elements in Mystery Fiction</p><p>26:13 Exploring Food: Italian Culinary Traditions</p><p>36:41 The Pawpaw Challenge: A Culinary Adventure</p>
June 22, 2026
<p>To kick off Season 3, Katie and Helen discuss the famous Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap (without giving away who-dunnit) and set up the new season, which is All About Agatha.</p><p><br></p><p>Theme Tune: Dan McCullough</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>The Mousetrap - Official Website - https://the-mousetrap.co.uk/</p><p>Agatha Christie - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie</p><p>The Mousetrap on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mousetrap</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to The Mousetrap and its cultural significance</p><p>01:49 Setting and staging of the play in traditional English theatre</p><p>03:33 Plot overview and character introductions</p><p>05:16 Themes of mystery, darkness, and traditional storytelling</p><p>07:12 The history and adaptations of Agatha Christie's works</p><p>09:08 Touring productions and family-friendly theatre options</p><p>10:46 Personal impressions and recommendations for audiences</p><p>11:54 Future seasons and exploring lesser-known works by Christie</p><p>13:48 Closing thoughts and upcoming content</p><p><br></p>
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Whodunnit Dinners podcast is a cosy crime UK podcast where murder mystery dinner party game writers Helen Barbour and Katie McLaughlin discuss whodunnits...and food inspired by the fiction!
Whether you favour cozy murder mysteries, classics of the golden age, gritty detective reads, or left-field literary murder mysteries, the meandering conversation touches on everything from author biographies, quality of the writing, menopause brain and celebrity stand-ins. It's like book club, with food!
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