You there! Are you a new Swinger (not like that) or just wondering which of the Swinging-era Agatha Christie books you should read next? Well, we are here with a host of recommendations for you, from our favourite Poirot and Marple titles, to the best option if you’re looking for something darker... Plus we reveal our favourite episodes we've made so far!
WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquered the 1960sNOW!
We will be LIVE AGAIN in September 2026 for the next Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay - you can check out the event details here.
You can find us on Instagram @Christie_Time. We are also on Bluesky at ChristieTime.com. Our YouTube account is @TheSwingingChristies. Our website is ChristieTime.com.
Our other podcast, Westmapod, is available now - just search Westmapod in your podcatcher of choice or click the link here!
Please subscribe to this podcast so you’re notified every time an episode drops.
Please also consider giving us a star rating and/or reviewing us on your podcatcher of choice.
The Swinging Christies is a Christie Time project by Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown. Artwork designed by Tom Double and Bartlett Studio.
00:00:00 - Opening titles
00:00:25 - Introductory chat
00:04:00 - Where to start with... this podcast
00:10:00 - Where to start if... you want something dark
00:13:42 - Where to start if... you’re a Poirot fan
00:18:13 - Where to start if... you’re a Miss Marple fan
00:23:08 - Where to start if... you want something trad
00:26:57 - Where to start with... the Swinging Christies films
00:31:21 - Where to start if... you’re looking for a beach read
00:34:40 - Where to start if... you want to learn something new
00:36:39 - How to get in touch
00:38:50 - Closing titles
00:39:29 - Coda
