Hornets' Nest (audio drama)

Hornets' Nest is a full-cast audio drama, adapted by Bert Coules from the Hercule Poirot short story of the same name by Agatha Christie. It stars John Moffatt as Hercule Poirot and Simon Carter as Harrison.

Synopsis: Poirot visits an old friend, Harrison, a man who suspects his fiancée, Patricia, is being unfaithful with Claude Langton. Harrison, in a fit of jealousy, intends to kill a wasp's nest located near Langton's house, but Poirot quickly deduces Harrison actually intends to kill Langton himself, using the wasps as a weapon. Poirot attempts to dissuade Harrison from carrying out his plan, uncovering a more complex web of relationships and motives in the process.

Production Details: The drama was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4. John Moffatt is known for his long-running portrayal of Poirot in radio adaptations of Christie's works. The audio drama maintains the suspense and plot twists characteristic of Christie's writing, relying on sound design and the actors' performances to create atmosphere and tension.

Characters:

• Hercule Poirot: The famous Belgian detective, portrayed by John Moffatt.
• Harrison: A man driven by jealousy and suspicion.
• Patricia: Harrison's fiancée, whose fidelity is questioned.
• Claude Langton: The suspected rival for Patricia's affections.