David Suchet stars as Hercule Poirot, with Hugh Fraser as Captain Hastings and Philip Jackson as Chief Inspector Japp in the long-running ITV series Agatha Christie: Poirot.
Main cast
- Hercule PoirotDavid Suchet1–13Main
- Captain Arthur HastingsHugh Fraser1–13Main
- Chief Inspector James JappPhilip Jackson1–13Main
- Miss Felicity LemonPauline Moran1–13Main
Supporting cast
- Miss MarpleJoan Hickson1 (cameo)Supp
- Ariadne OliverZoë Wanamaker10–13Supp
- George the ValetDavid Yelland5–13Supp
Guest & voice
- Countess Vera RossakoffKika Markham2Guest
- Dr. John ChristowMark Gatiss11Guest
- Mrs. OliverLiza Goddard10Guest
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About this cast
Agatha Christie: Poirot is a British television series that aired on ITV from 1989 to 2013, starring David Suchet as the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The series faithfully adapts many of Christie’s novels and short stories, with Suchet’s performance widely praised as definitive.
FAQs
Who plays Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie: Poirot?
David Suchet plays Hercule Poirot in the series.
How many seasons of Agatha Christie: Poirot are there?
There are 13 seasons, airing from 1989 to 2013.
Is Agatha Christie: Poirot available on streaming services?
Yes, it is available on BritBox and sometimes on ITVX in the UK.
Who plays Captain Hastings in the series?
Hugh Fraser plays Captain Arthur Hastings.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026