The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s
The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s

The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s

The Swinging Christies

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Sex. Drugs. Rock 'n' Roll. Agatha Christie?? Agatha Christie may not be the first person you think of when you think of the Swinging Sixties, but her writing has much to say about the big topics of the day. Join Dr Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown on a rad journey through time with the Queen of Crime.

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Introducing Westmapod! Our new Agatha Christie podcast
APR 5, 2026
Introducing Westmapod! Our new Agatha Christie podcast
Hello Swingers, we have a new Agatha Christie podcast over on another feed we wanted to tell you about! But don't worry, The Swinging Christies isn't going anywhere. Go search WESTMAPOD in your podcatcher of choice and make sure you subscribe!It’s the introductory episode of Westmapod: Agatha Christie’s Secret Identity with co-hosts Gray and Mark (aka Christie Time).The alter ego of best-selling novelist Agatha Christie, Westmacott wrote six fascinating novels - and in this bookclub-style limited series, we will be going book-by-book to answer to question: who is Mary Westmacott?Read along with us! Each episode drops after a fortnight, on Tuesdays. You have until Tuesday 14 April 2026 to read book 1, Giant’s Bread!WE'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! You can pre-order The Swinging Christies: How Agatha Christie Conquered the 1960s ⁠NOW⁠!You can find us on Instagram ⁠@Christie_Time⁠. Our website is ChristieTime.com. We are also on Bluesky at ChristieTime.com. Our YouTube account is @Westmapod. Please subscribe to the podcast so you’re notified every time an episode drops! And do also stay subscribed to The Swinging Christies for monthly episodes over there!Please also consider giving us a star rating and/or reviewing us on your podcatcher of choice.Westmapod is a Christie Time project by Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown. Artwork designed by Tom Double.00:00:00 - Exclusive Swinging Christies intro to Westmapod!00:03:09 - Opening titles00:04:03 - Introduction to Westmapod00:05:54 - Who is Mary Westmacott?00:11:49 - The six Mary Westmacott books00:17:55 - What are we looking to discover?00:21:34 - Series plan, next episode, how to get in touch00:25:43 - Closing titles00:26:40 - Coda
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28 MIN
Agatha Christie: Work In Progress
MAR 1, 2026
Agatha Christie: Work In Progress
Mark and Gray are reunited to discuss the working titles of Agatha Christie’s Swinging works - novels, plays and short stories to boot! Recorded in a very special location this is a fun rundown and a valuable glimpse into the Queen of Crime’s unique planning process!You can find us on Instagram ⁠@Christie_Time⁠. We are also on Bluesky at ⁠ChristieTime.com. Our YouTube account is @TheSwingingChristies. WESTMAPOD launches on 31 March 2026!Please subscribe to the 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.Our website is ⁠ChristieTime.com⁠.The Swinging Christies is a Christie Time project by Mark Aldridge and Gray Robert Brown.00:00:00 - Opening titles00:00:43 - Introductory chat00:03:45 - Drag naming game!00:08:07 - Work In Progress00:11:43 - Cat Among the Pigeons (1959)00:14:50 - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding (1960)00:17:17 - The Pale Horse (1961)00:19:23 - The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side (1962)00:25:33 - The Rule of Three (1962)00:30:49 - The Clocks (1963)00:33:47 - A Caribbean Mystery (1964)00:36:56 - At Bertram’s Hotel (1965)00:38:10 - Third Girl (1966)00:41:31 - Endless Night (1967)00:44:15 - By the Pricking of My Thumbs (1968)00:50:18 - Hallowe’en Party (1969)00:51:53 - Passenger to Frankfurt (1970)00:54:04 - How to get in touch00:55:24 - Closing titles00:55:51 - CodaSolutions revealed - Cat Among the Pigeons, The Pale Horse, At Bertram’s Hotel, Hallowe’en PartyTW - language quoted that some members of the traveller communities may find offensive
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56 MIN