DAVID SUCHET'S 'POIROT AND ME', THE LITTLE GREY CELLS

The heatwave continues to affect Central and Mediterranean Europe, and Barcelona is no exception.

The Grandma can't stand the heat -in fact, she dislikes summer- but it returns every year, and she has learned to cope with it in the best way possible: reading on the sofa under the air conditioning.

Today, she has chosen a fantastic book titled Poirot and Me, written by the extraordinary English actor David Suchet, who played the famous Belgian detective in the series of the same name. And it is that some books tell a story. Others reveal the story behind the story.

Poirot and Me is David Suchet's heartfelt account of the twenty-four years he spent bringing Hercule Poirot to life. It is not simply a memoir, but a tribute to Agatha Christie's extraordinary detective and to the responsibility of portraying him with authenticity, precision, and respect.

What shines through every chapter is Suchet's unwavering commitment to the character. His meticulous preparation, his deep admiration for Christie's writing, and his genuine affection for Poirot explain why so many readers and viewers regard his performance as the definitive interpretation.

Before filming the first episode, Suchet carefully read every Poirot novel and short story, compiling a detailed notebook of the detective's physical appearance, habits, and personality. He kept it with him throughout the entire series to ensure his portrayal remained faithful to Agatha Christie's original creation.

For anyone who has enjoyed watching Agatha Christie's Poirot, this book offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes and an even greater appreciation of the care and passion that made the series so memorable.

A wonderful read for every Christie enthusiast.

David Suchet (born 2 May 1946 in London) is an acclaimed English actor, best known worldwide for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989–2013). Widely regarded as the definitive screen Poirot, Suchet dedicated himself to portraying the detective as faithfuly as possible to Agatha Christie's original character.

After training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Suchet built a distinguished career in theatre, television, and film. In addition to Poirot, he has received critical acclaim for performances in productions such as The Way We Live Now and Maxwell, and has appeared in numerous Shakespearean plays.

Suchet comes from a family with strong artistic and intellectual interests. He has been married to Sheila Suchet since 1976, and they have two children.

Beyond acting, he is an accomplished narrator and completed the remarkable achievement of recording the entire New International Version of the Bible. He has often spoken about the importance of his Christian faith in both his personal life and professional career.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to drama, Suchet was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2002 and was knighted in 2020, becoming Sir David Suchet.

More information: The Guardian

When you're doing characters from famous novels, 
you have a responsibility as an actor to make it 
what the writer intended. 
And then you add and expand from there to create 
a three-dimensional performance.

David Suchet