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And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie's famous detective story without a detective, adapted by Joy Wilkinson.
Ten guests are separately invited to an island by a person none of them knows very well, if at-all. When they arrive, it seems they have all been invited for different reasons. Nothing quite adds up.
An anonymous voice accuses each of them of having murdered someone. By the end of the first night, one of the guests is dead. Stranded by a violent storm and tormented by the nursery rhyme 'Ten Little Soldier Boys', the ten guests fear for their lives. Who is the killer? Is it one of them?
Vera Claythorne - Lyndsey Marshal
Cyril - Harry Child
Captain Lombard - Alex Wyndham
Emily Brent - Joanna Monro
Dr Armstrong - Sean Baker
Mr Justice Wargrave - Geoffrey Whitehead
Anthony Marston - Lloyd Thomas
Mr Blore - Sam Dale
Narracott - Adeel Akhtar
General MacArthur - John Rowe
Mr Rogers - Wayne Foskett
Mrs Rogers - Sally Orrock
Hugo - Henry Devas
Gramophone Voice - Jude Akuwudike
Writer Agatha Christie
Adaptor - Joy Wilkinson
Director - Mary Peate
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4: Saturday 13 November 2010
Ten guests are separately invited to an island by a person none of them knows very well, if at-all. When they arrive, it seems they have all been invited for different reasons. Nothing quite adds up.
An anonymous voice accuses each of them of having murdered someone. By the end of the first night, one of the guests is dead. Stranded by a violent storm and tormented by the nursery rhyme 'Ten Little Soldier Boys', the ten guests fear for their lives. Who is the killer? Is it one of them?
Vera Claythorne - Lyndsey Marshal
Cyril - Harry Child
Captain Lombard - Alex Wyndham
Emily Brent - Joanna Monro
Dr Armstrong - Sean Baker
Mr Justice Wargrave - Geoffrey Whitehead
Anthony Marston - Lloyd Thomas
Mr Blore - Sam Dale
Narracott - Adeel Akhtar
General MacArthur - John Rowe
Mr Rogers - Wayne Foskett
Mrs Rogers - Sally Orrock
Hugo - Henry Devas
Gramophone Voice - Jude Akuwudike
Writer Agatha Christie
Adaptor - Joy Wilkinson
Director - Mary Peate
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4: Saturday 13 November 2010
2 pages, Audiobook
First published January 1, 2011
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July 16, 2021
I listened to a full cast dramatization for this book. It was good and all the narrators were great. I didn’t try to figure out who did it, I was just enjoying the story. I appreciate the ending very much. Based on this listening experience, I would read or listen to more Agatha Christie books.
August 2, 2021
One of the best Christies' in my opinion.
Eight people arrive at an old house on a cut off island, after being summoned by the mysterious Mr and Mrs U N Owen. One thing they all have in common is that they have all been responsible for the death of someone. A record is played, when they have all arrived, announcing each of their crimes, and one by one they are found dead over the next day or so.
The usual Agatha Christie standard. It must be one of her finest locked-room mysteries and has everything you look for in a classic Christie tale. This time round I listened to the radio dramatization - which was fantastic - but the book is an absolute must for any Christie fan.
The Queen of Crime doesn't disappoint in this one.
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Eight people arrive at an old house on a cut off island, after being summoned by the mysterious Mr and Mrs U N Owen. One thing they all have in common is that they have all been responsible for the death of someone. A record is played, when they have all arrived, announcing each of their crimes, and one by one they are found dead over the next day or so.
The usual Agatha Christie standard. It must be one of her finest locked-room mysteries and has everything you look for in a classic Christie tale. This time round I listened to the radio dramatization - which was fantastic - but the book is an absolute must for any Christie fan.
The Queen of Crime doesn't disappoint in this one.
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January 10, 2021
Really enjoyed this BBC adaptation! I’ll need to read the novel.
May 20, 2022
This was a good adaptation of the novel, and the actors were great. In this story, 10 people on an island begin to die, one by one. Who is doing it? How? Why? A gripping radio drama with nice sound effects, this interpretation really made me feel as though I were on the island with them. I listened all the way to the end, and I was sorry when it was over. An exciting mystery that I didn’t want to end.
January 5, 2014
Brief and direct in narrative style, but a bit too nihilistic for my taste. I usually enjoy novels that deal with deep life questions, such as the questions of justice with which this book interacts, and the setup was promising, but I just didn't like the execution (pun intended).
September 15, 2023
Having a great summer with Agatha Christie!
January 11, 2024
CAWPILE 7.29
4 STARS
I decided to try the audiobook of this book, one to fulfull the Buzzwordathon challenge for January (A title that included Their/They're or There).
I have read this before but I did enjoy the full cast production of this one. All of the sound effects were incredibly well done and I did enjoy it.
I typically don't listen to audiobooks but I did enjoy this experience, perhaps I should try more 'short' audiobooks while I'm crafting.
4 STARS
I decided to try the audiobook of this book, one to fulfull the Buzzwordathon challenge for January (A title that included Their/They're or There).
I have read this before but I did enjoy the full cast production of this one. All of the sound effects were incredibly well done and I did enjoy it.
I typically don't listen to audiobooks but I did enjoy this experience, perhaps I should try more 'short' audiobooks while I'm crafting.
May 22, 2022
This excellent radio adaption of Christie’s well-known novel should not be missed. It tells the story quite nicely, but don’t expect it to be like the Hollywood movie or the play. The ending is faithful to the novel, which is not at all like the play and movie. The actors do a good job in creating the scary atmosphere, complete with sound effects. This tale is always entertaining, no matter which version you are reading, or how many times you’ve heard it before.
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June 11, 2013Kelly D: I recently finished listening to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (cozy mystery for CORE), and absolutely loved it. Ten strangers meet by invitation on an island off the coast of England, and they mysteriously start to drop dead one after the other. Each death coincides with a line in a nursery rhyme, Ten Little Indian Boys. The survivors pull together to figure out the killer before it is too late. I hadn’t read any Agatha Christie before this, and I now understand why she’s considered the master of mystery. Excellent read, and fast! Not to mention the reader for the audiobook was great.
May 8, 2020
Wow! This was an incredible read! Also really scary to listen to, so I had to listen to it at daytime in order to get through it, haha. It was very much a page-turner, and it felt like it took no time to get through it at all. The pacing was great.
May 21, 2011
A very good adaptation of the book. A very good BBC play of one of my favorite Christie books.
May 5, 2012
Wow! A VERY dark creepy tale from Agatha Christie. Really well done on the audiobook version I listened to.
November 2, 2018
I took the shortcut and listened to the BBC radio play of the book which was a lot of creepy fun and the reason I gave it 5 stars.
January 20, 2021
Quick little story. Listened on audio book for book club.
I liked the twists and turns and while the ending was far from happy, it was clever and satisfying. Karma at its finest.
I liked the twists and turns and while the ending was far from happy, it was clever and satisfying. Karma at its finest.
October 8, 2023
I didn’t listen to this version but I listened to the audio book at school today.
June 15, 2024
Audiobook
Full Cast Dramatisation
Five stars because it's Agatha Christie and because nostalgia lol. But this is also a really good adaptation. I've read the original book a few times and I've seen various movie adaptations so I know the story well. In spite of that this felt fresh and moved at a great pace. Sure, things were changed and left out (it's an ADAPTATION and DRAMATISATION), but the essence of Christie is still very much there.
Full Cast Dramatisation
Five stars because it's Agatha Christie and because nostalgia lol. But this is also a really good adaptation. I've read the original book a few times and I've seen various movie adaptations so I know the story well. In spite of that this felt fresh and moved at a great pace. Sure, things were changed and left out (it's an ADAPTATION and DRAMATISATION), but the essence of Christie is still very much there.
September 16, 2024
It definitely makes the characters even more difficult to follow (considering the book is already complicated enough with so many names and information thrown at you quickly), but the radio adaptation brings so much life to the story and depth to the actions.
Ending is ~slightly~ different but not enough o ruin the inter grift of the story as a whole.
Ending is ~slightly~ different but not enough o ruin the inter grift of the story as a whole.
August 19, 2025
This adaptation was wonderful! The cast was marvelous! Absolutely marvelous. While listening, I could see a play or movie in my head. A fully immerse of experience. Wish it had been longer, but brilliantly done. I plan to listen to the full book now.
May 25, 2021
This was a great BBC full radio broadcast.
Sometimes the BBC changes the story to make it more current, but this was very well done.
Sometimes the BBC changes the story to make it more current, but this was very well done.
November 11, 2021
Such fun listening to this one. Great cast! Well done!
June 11, 2022
They did a great job with this production.
September 10, 2022
Agatha Christie is a genius
January 19, 2024
the way this scared me too much to sleep until I finished it lol
June 12, 2024
Agatha Christie is a master of suspense. This was a bit too dark to be a favorite for me, but not because it wasn’t well done.
September 16, 2024
Nice and short!
August 27, 2013
Ten little Soldier Boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were nine.
Nine little Soldier Boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Soldier Boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Soldier Boys going in for law; One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Soldier Boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Soldier Boys walking in the zoo; A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Soldier Boy left all alone; He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
Acht Leute erhalten eine Einladung, einen Urlaub in einer Pension auf einer kleinen Insel zu verbringen: Lawrence Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, General John Macarthur, Emily Brent, Anthony Marston, Dr Edward Armstrong und William Blore. Jeder dieser Menschen hat einen Mord begangen, sei es mit Absicht oder durch einen Unfall. Der unbekannte Gastgeber lässt ihnen mittels einer Schallplatte mitteilen, dass er gedenkt, sie für ihre Verbrechen zu richten. Als Hinweis hängt in jedem der Zimmer der Kinderreim von den 10 kleinen Soldaten und nach und nach kommen die Anwesenden Gäste auf die im Reim spezifizierte Art ums Leben. Jedes Mal, wenn einer von ihnen stirbt, wird eine kleine Porzellanfigur eines kleinen Soldaten zerschlagen, der Mörder ist also unter ihnen.
Agatha Christies berühmter Krimi ohne Detektiv. Jeder ist verdächtig, bis er oder stirbt (bzw. auch danach). Eine beklemmende Stimmung des Misstrauens, der Angst und der Paranoia. Nur gemeinsam sind sie stark, aber einer von ihnen ist der Mörder. Eine Geschichte über Selbstjustiz und (Un-) Gerechtigkeit.
Wenn man viele Agatha Christie Romane kennt, erkennt man die falsche Fährte intuitiv, sie ist aber so gemacht, dass immer noch zwei Möglichkeiten bleiben, sehr geschickt. Einer der besten Agatha Christie Krimis, die ich bisher gehört habe. Leider ist es ein wenig schwer, den Überblick über den Reim und die Taten der Opfer zu behalten, das sind teils zu viele Informationen für ein Hörspiel, die man so nicht richtig erfassen kann. Das Hörspiel macht also richtig Lust, den Roman zu lesen, um die Verbrechen und den Zusammenhang zum Kinderreim richtig zu erfassen, denn im Hörspiel geht es teils einfach zu schnell. Kaum ist einer tot, stirbt schon der nächste.
Die Sprecher sind wie immer hervorragend, die Umsetzung stimmig und Stimmungsvoll, typisch BBC eben.
Nine little Soldier Boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight.
Eight little Soldier Boys travelling in Devon; One said he'd stay there and then there were seven.
Seven little Soldier Boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halves and then there were six.
Six little Soldier Boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five.
Five little Soldier Boys going in for law; One got in Chancery and then there were four.
Four little Soldier Boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were three.
Three little Soldier Boys walking in the zoo; A big bear hugged one and then there were two.
Two little Soldier Boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up and then there was one.
One little Soldier Boy left all alone; He went out and hanged himself and then there were none.
Acht Leute erhalten eine Einladung, einen Urlaub in einer Pension auf einer kleinen Insel zu verbringen: Lawrence Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, General John Macarthur, Emily Brent, Anthony Marston, Dr Edward Armstrong und William Blore. Jeder dieser Menschen hat einen Mord begangen, sei es mit Absicht oder durch einen Unfall. Der unbekannte Gastgeber lässt ihnen mittels einer Schallplatte mitteilen, dass er gedenkt, sie für ihre Verbrechen zu richten. Als Hinweis hängt in jedem der Zimmer der Kinderreim von den 10 kleinen Soldaten und nach und nach kommen die Anwesenden Gäste auf die im Reim spezifizierte Art ums Leben. Jedes Mal, wenn einer von ihnen stirbt, wird eine kleine Porzellanfigur eines kleinen Soldaten zerschlagen, der Mörder ist also unter ihnen.
Agatha Christies berühmter Krimi ohne Detektiv. Jeder ist verdächtig, bis er oder stirbt (bzw. auch danach). Eine beklemmende Stimmung des Misstrauens, der Angst und der Paranoia. Nur gemeinsam sind sie stark, aber einer von ihnen ist der Mörder. Eine Geschichte über Selbstjustiz und (Un-) Gerechtigkeit.
Wenn man viele Agatha Christie Romane kennt, erkennt man die falsche Fährte intuitiv, sie ist aber so gemacht, dass immer noch zwei Möglichkeiten bleiben, sehr geschickt. Einer der besten Agatha Christie Krimis, die ich bisher gehört habe. Leider ist es ein wenig schwer, den Überblick über den Reim und die Taten der Opfer zu behalten, das sind teils zu viele Informationen für ein Hörspiel, die man so nicht richtig erfassen kann. Das Hörspiel macht also richtig Lust, den Roman zu lesen, um die Verbrechen und den Zusammenhang zum Kinderreim richtig zu erfassen, denn im Hörspiel geht es teils einfach zu schnell. Kaum ist einer tot, stirbt schon der nächste.
Die Sprecher sind wie immer hervorragend, die Umsetzung stimmig und Stimmungsvoll, typisch BBC eben.
March 28, 2018
4/5
This is another audiobook that I checked out from the library. Or, rather, I thought I was checking out an audiobook. In actuality, this I borrored an audiodrama. I waffled over whether to even review it here, but a little digging showed that the drama is considered a very faithful adaptation.
Even though I like thrillers and murder mysteries, I admittedly had never read one of Agatha Christie's before. Might as well start with the one considered her masterpiece, I figured. I'm glad I did and can definitely can see why this one is considered a classic! It's a fairly short book, but it was the perfect size to keep the tension high while showcasing Christie's cleverness.
Ten strangers arrive on a small island under false pretenses. The only similarity between them is that each one is responsible for a death and the group learns that they were brought to the island to be picked off one-by-one as justice for their crimes. The race against time to find the killer amongst this group of killers begins as their numbers dwindle.
It's a bit of a fantastical premise, but Christie keeps the story tight and suspenseful enough to make it work. There are no loose ends, but plenty of red herrings and plot twists. It certainly kept me guessing as to who the real killer was (I kept changing my mind and once I thought I'd had it figured out I still ended up being wrong.)
Now that I've had a taste, I'm definitely going to tackle some more of Agatha Christie's books. Maybe Miss Marple next?
This is another audiobook that I checked out from the library. Or, rather, I thought I was checking out an audiobook. In actuality, this I borrored an audiodrama. I waffled over whether to even review it here, but a little digging showed that the drama is considered a very faithful adaptation.
Even though I like thrillers and murder mysteries, I admittedly had never read one of Agatha Christie's before. Might as well start with the one considered her masterpiece, I figured. I'm glad I did and can definitely can see why this one is considered a classic! It's a fairly short book, but it was the perfect size to keep the tension high while showcasing Christie's cleverness.
Ten strangers arrive on a small island under false pretenses. The only similarity between them is that each one is responsible for a death and the group learns that they were brought to the island to be picked off one-by-one as justice for their crimes. The race against time to find the killer amongst this group of killers begins as their numbers dwindle.
It's a bit of a fantastical premise, but Christie keeps the story tight and suspenseful enough to make it work. There are no loose ends, but plenty of red herrings and plot twists. It certainly kept me guessing as to who the real killer was (I kept changing my mind and once I thought I'd had it figured out I still ended up being wrong.)
Now that I've had a taste, I'm definitely going to tackle some more of Agatha Christie's books. Maybe Miss Marple next?
April 20, 2021
I swore that I was going to take a break from “locked door” thrillers but I still had one left - the OG itself from the Queen of the mysteries and thrillers.🕵️♀️.
And Then There Were None was written in 1939 but is the basis for so many similar books that are written to this day. Eight people, unacquainted, are asked to travel to a remote island. They don’t know why they were asked but they each have their reasons for going. One by one each guest is killed. They are frantic trying to save themselves. When the killer was revealed, I had no clue - no idea at all.🧐.
Is there any doubt that Agatha Christie is the queen of murder mysteries? She writes a book where you kind of know what is going to happen next, you know there will be a murder but no idea of how it will happen and of course the who. This book is a great ‘whodunit’ and brilliantly crafted. In just a short amount of pages, it takes you on a ride of suspense and tension. This is one of Christie’s best - the true tale of crime and punishment. You get to come along to try and solve the puzzle where there are no survivors. Pick this one up if you haven’t read it. A true classic.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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And Then There Were None was written in 1939 but is the basis for so many similar books that are written to this day. Eight people, unacquainted, are asked to travel to a remote island. They don’t know why they were asked but they each have their reasons for going. One by one each guest is killed. They are frantic trying to save themselves. When the killer was revealed, I had no clue - no idea at all.🧐.
Is there any doubt that Agatha Christie is the queen of murder mysteries? She writes a book where you kind of know what is going to happen next, you know there will be a murder but no idea of how it will happen and of course the who. This book is a great ‘whodunit’ and brilliantly crafted. In just a short amount of pages, it takes you on a ride of suspense and tension. This is one of Christie’s best - the true tale of crime and punishment. You get to come along to try and solve the puzzle where there are no survivors. Pick this one up if you haven’t read it. A true classic.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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July 21, 2021
I didn't realize when I borrowed this audiobook from the library that it was a radio play, but I'm glad it was! Also, I did not know the original title to this story.... Pretty much immediately after I started listening I realized that one of my all time favorite movies, Clue, is most definitely based on this story. It was a nice change to listen to a dramatization instead of a regular audiobook but I found it hard to keep the characters straight sometimes. Like I said, the plot is obviously a favorite of mine so I greatly enjoyed this and the symbolism of the "little soldiers."
April 1, 2016
I really enjoy BBC productions and this was no exception. The cast did an excellent job at bringing this mystery to life! I'm usually skeptical of short audiobooks as they tend to not be the greatest, but that was not the case with And Then There Were None. The performances were fantastic and the additional sound effects added a great atmosphere to the story. I guess I shouldn't have expected anything less from the BBC!
The story was really interesting and I believe I'll pick up the book soon to read the full story. I'm interested to see what changes were made when adapting this for radio. Even from this short audiobook (it's only an hour and a half long), I can see why people call Agatha Christie the Queen of Mystery! She creates a very interesting, wonderful story and I can see her influence in newer books I've read.
I'll definitely be picking up the book asap! Highly recommend this audiobook for anyone looking for a quick, fun read!
The story was really interesting and I believe I'll pick up the book soon to read the full story. I'm interested to see what changes were made when adapting this for radio. Even from this short audiobook (it's only an hour and a half long), I can see why people call Agatha Christie the Queen of Mystery! She creates a very interesting, wonderful story and I can see her influence in newer books I've read.
I'll definitely be picking up the book asap! Highly recommend this audiobook for anyone looking for a quick, fun read!
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