The Agatha Christie\'s Poirot - Set 1 DVD contains four discs and covers the entire first series of the hit TV show \"Agatha Christie\'s Poirot\". Set in the 1930s, the award-winning period drama stars David Suchet, who plays a quirky Belgian detective named Hercule Poirot. The series is written by Clive Exton, but based on Agatha Christie\'s classic crime stories. Meticulous in his work as a private detective, Poirot exercises his \"little grey cells\" to help the police solve crimes and murder mysteries, whether they request his services or not. Captain Hastings, Poirot\'s side-kick, is played by Hugh Fraser and Phillip Jackson plays the role of Inspector Japp. Running Time: 698 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 21 Nov. 2005