Agatha Christie in Devon
The landscape of Devon is more than a scenic backdrop in the works of Agatha Christie; it is a silent character, shaping mysteries and molding the author herself. Agatha Christie in Devon, presented by the Agatha Christie Festival and hosted by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, explores this profound connection. This podcast moves beyond a simple biography to trace how the county’s rugged coastline, its serene riverbanks, and its atmospheric moors seeped into Christie’s imagination. You’ll hear how her childhood and young adulthood in Torquay formed her, and why she returned to create Greenway, her beloved holiday home on the River Dart. The unique texture of this series comes from its recordings made on location, capturing the ambient sounds of the very places that defined her world-from the lonely tors of Dartmoor to the art deco isolation of Burgh Island and the wooded estate of Ugbrooke. Each episode immerses you in these environments, drawing direct lines between the geography and her fiction, revealing how specific settings influenced iconic characters and plots. It’s an auditory journey for anyone curious about the roots of creativity, offering a deeper appreciation for how a sense of place can become inextricably woven into a body of work. Listen for the stories of her life interwoven with the atmosphere of Devon itself, discovering why this corner of England remained her enduring refuge and a constant muse throughout her legendary career.
