The Fourth Man

Episode aired Sep 28, 1982
52m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

202

YOUR RATING

Crime Drama Mystery

When three learned men (a doctor, a lawyer and a priest) debate a young woman's recent suicide, they are joined by a fourth man with intimate knowledge of the case.When three learned men (a doctor, a lawyer and a priest) debate a young woman's recent suicide, they are joined by a fourth man with intimate knowledge of the case.When three learned men (a doctor, a lawyer and a priest) debate a young woman's recent suicide, they are joined by a fourth man with intimate knowledge of the case.

Director
- Michael Simpson
Writers
- William Corlett
- Agatha Christie
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

202

YOUR RATING

Director
- Michael Simpson
Writers
- William Corlett
- Agatha Christie
Stars

6User reviews

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Trivia
This story is from the short story collection The Hound of Death and Other Stories

Goofs
Although John Nettles affects a heavy French action initially, it virtually disappears as time goes on. John Nettles' character is French. When he is relating the story to the three men on the train he is speaking in English, but since he is meant to be a Frenchman speaking in another tongue, he speaks with a French accent. In the flashback scenes he is 'speaking French', and so does not speak with a French accent. So, his French accent does not disappear, it is used to denote the times when he is not speaking in his own language.

Quotes
Felicie Bault: You made me look ridiculous.
Annette Ravel: [In a mean-spirited manner] I didn't have to try very hard.

User reviews6

Featured review

8/10

John Nettles is great!

Fans of Midsomer murders will enjoy watching John Nettles (DCI Barnaby) as Raoul!

It is an intriguing short story and the episode brought the story to life very well! Definitely a case where adaptation matches the story with small changes that enhance the original on screen!

John Nettles' portrayal of Raoul shows devotion and the intent to make sense of the mystery!

Even though the production quality is not great, the outdoor scenes of Felicie, Annette and Raoul are atmospheric! Annette's piano playing and singing is also very natural

Many episodes of the Agatha Christie Hour were thoughtfully cast and written, this is one of the best in the series!