![]() It should be said that this is a somewhat tricky novel to adapt, mainly because much of the text relies on psychology, thoughts and observation (now, you might object that that's exactly what I praised the adaptation of Five Little Pigs for, but that was because in that case it worked). However, let me first try to sum up the things I liked about this adaptation. ![]() I'm not a purist, and I think most changes made to Christie's stories in the transition from page to screen are acceptable - sometimes even an improvement. If you've read my other episode-by-episode entries, you have probably noticed that I rarely object to changes. Where to begin? I have previously praised some of the Poirot adaptations (most notably Five Little Pigs) this time I have to be largely negative, and that is with a heavy heart, because I think the series as a whole is brilliant. It was adapted for television by Guy Andrews and directed by Ashley Pearce. ![]() This episode was based (in the loosest sense of the word) on the novel Appointment with Death, first published in 1938. ![]()
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