Behind the Scenes with Writer Chris Chibnall

We sat down with Chris Chibnall, Writer and Executive Producer of Agatha Christie's Seven Dials to talk about his passion for the project, his experience of adapting the Queen of Crime, and his own crime writing. 

Introducing Chris Chibnall

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Chris on Christie

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Adapting Agatha Christie

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Agatha Vs Other Adaptations

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Chris on His Novel: Death At The White Hart

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We are excited to share the the opening chapters of Chris Chibnall's novel Death at the White Hart for readers to enjoy. Simply click the button below to download them onto your device. 

Writing a Novel Vs a Screenplay

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On Agatha Christie Easter Eggs in Seven Dials

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Who is Bundle?

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Who is Lady Caterham?

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Who is Superintendent Battle?

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Explore the Book

Jacket Death At The White Hart HBUS

Death at the White Hart

Hardback

Nothing keeps a village together like secrets.

The villagers of Fleetcombe like to think of it as one of the most picturesque spots on England’s coast.

But now, it’s a disturbingly macabre crime scene.

A man is found dead, tied to a chair in the middle of the road, a stag’s antlers on his head. The gruesome scene stuns the town, especially when the victim is identified: Jim Tiernan, who ran the White Hart pub. Tiernan’s pub is at the center of village life and he knew everyone’s secrets.

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