Mark Aldridge
@markaldridge.info
'Agathologist', H.R.F. Keating Award winner and Associate Professor of Screen Histories. Consultant for documentaries and other projects. Co-host and co-producer of The Swinging Christies. 📧 [email protected] 🏳️🌈
Proud to speak at this event raising money for Dame Hannahs, which provides care and support for adults with profound disabilities and complex medical needs. Would be great to see you there! #AgathaChristie #MissMarple
January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Proud to speak at this event raising money for Dame Hannahs, which provides care and support for adults with profound disabilities and complex medical needs. Would be great to see you there! #AgathaChristie #MissMarple
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This month's podcast episode is our biggest since last March! Thrilled there are so many people willing to listen to us two queens wanging on. Check it out here: pod.fo/e/37209b 💃🎆🌳🥬🪴💚 #AgathaChristie
The Swinging Christies: Agatha Christie in the 1960s: Climate Change
New year, new us…new world? Since before the 1960s, scientists have been warning at the negative human impact on the world around us, but it’s a topic that really hit the headlines in the Swing...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:16 AM
This month's podcast episode is our biggest since last March! Thrilled there are so many people willing to listen to us two queens wanging on. Check it out here: pod.fo/e/37209b 💃🎆🌳🥬🪴💚 #AgathaChristie
The best argument for dismantling the BBC has been its platforming of Ronan Keating
January 10, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The best argument for dismantling the BBC has been its platforming of Ronan Keating
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Treat. That looks like a spanking new transfer of Nuts in May just started on BBC4. "Locate the eyelet!" In the legendary rough cut (screened at NFT in 1993, now lost) the tent erecting scene lasts 20mins not 20secs.
January 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Treat. That looks like a spanking new transfer of Nuts in May just started on BBC4. "Locate the eyelet!" In the legendary rough cut (screened at NFT in 1993, now lost) the tent erecting scene lasts 20mins not 20secs.
The house party in the early hours of New Year's Day
(see more gems like this on my Agathaillustrated profile on Insta) #AgathaChristie
(see more gems like this on my Agathaillustrated profile on Insta) #AgathaChristie
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The house party in the early hours of New Year's Day
(see more gems like this on my Agathaillustrated profile on Insta) #AgathaChristie
(see more gems like this on my Agathaillustrated profile on Insta) #AgathaChristie
Monday will mark 50 years since Agatha Christie died, and I'll be speaking about her legacy across BBC radio stations that day, and on TV in Europe. Here's a lovely picture of Agatha in 1974, age 84, getting out of her wheelchair to greet the Queen at the premiere of Murder on the Orient Express
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Monday will mark 50 years since Agatha Christie died, and I'll be speaking about her legacy across BBC radio stations that day, and on TV in Europe. Here's a lovely picture of Agatha in 1974, age 84, getting out of her wheelchair to greet the Queen at the premiere of Murder on the Orient Express
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We're thrilled you're all as excited about the news as we are!!
Rest assured, don't have to wait this long till your next pod though, as The #SwingingChristies returns on 1 Feb!
Rest assured, don't have to wait this long till your next pod though, as The #SwingingChristies returns on 1 Feb!
WESTMAPOD: Agatha Christie's Secret Identity
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
January 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
We're thrilled you're all as excited about the news as we are!!
Rest assured, don't have to wait this long till your next pod though, as The #SwingingChristies returns on 1 Feb!
Rest assured, don't have to wait this long till your next pod though, as The #SwingingChristies returns on 1 Feb!
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You can hear more about what to expect in our new series about 3 and a half mins into our new episode: pod.fo/e/37209b !!
We are SO excited about this - we've recorded several episodes already and are loving it. Was one of our first ideas, I was always worried someone would get there first! (And full credit to Gray for the title..!) Launching 31 March #AgathaChristie #MaryWestmacott
WESTMAPOD: Agatha Christie's Secret Identity
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
You can hear more about what to expect in our new series about 3 and a half mins into our new episode: pod.fo/e/37209b !!
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Imerse yourself in my new article about 'The Murder on the Links' (1923) by #agathachristie. #Poirot & Hastings' 2nd case. Fresh insights into all the printings, from newspapers to 1st editions & reprints - w/ images, collecting tips & valuations. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/the-mur...
January 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Imerse yourself in my new article about 'The Murder on the Links' (1923) by #agathachristie. #Poirot & Hastings' 2nd case. Fresh insights into all the printings, from newspapers to 1st editions & reprints - w/ images, collecting tips & valuations. Link: www.collectingchristie.com/post/the-mur...
Honestly the best thing about #TheTraitors this year has been having it on at 8pm rather than 9pm
January 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Honestly the best thing about #TheTraitors this year has been having it on at 8pm rather than 9pm
@dirtyfeed.org Watching Waldorf Salad and there seems to be a clunky edit after Terry says he's off to a class. Any idea what's gone? I don't have the script books and couldn't see it on your site. (As an aside, which episode do you think is the weakest? I know some cite this one.)
January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
@dirtyfeed.org Watching Waldorf Salad and there seems to be a clunky edit after Terry says he's off to a class. Any idea what's gone? I don't have the script books and couldn't see it on your site. (As an aside, which episode do you think is the weakest? I know some cite this one.)
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January 6, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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We are SO excited about this - we've recorded several episodes already and are loving it. Was one of our first ideas, I was always worried someone would get there first! (And full credit to Gray for the title..!) Launching 31 March #AgathaChristie #MaryWestmacott
WESTMAPOD: Agatha Christie's Secret Identity
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
New podcast launches 31 March 2026
January 6, 2026 at 6:18 PM
We are SO excited about this - we've recorded several episodes already and are loving it. Was one of our first ideas, I was always worried someone would get there first! (And full credit to Gray for the title..!) Launching 31 March #AgathaChristie #MaryWestmacott
Paperback cover for my Marple book now finalised - with added Mark Gatiss endorsement and mention of the H.R.F. Keating Award 😊 Out 23 April in the UK, you can preorder now (including at your local or preferred bookshop!) #AgathaChristie #MissMarple #Marple
January 6, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Paperback cover for my Marple book now finalised - with added Mark Gatiss endorsement and mention of the H.R.F. Keating Award 😊 Out 23 April in the UK, you can preorder now (including at your local or preferred bookshop!) #AgathaChristie #MissMarple #Marple
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JANUARY: Time magazine ‘Pig of the Year’
“Who, moi?”
“Who, moi?”
January 5, 2026 at 10:07 PM
JANUARY: Time magazine ‘Pig of the Year’
“Who, moi?”
“Who, moi?”
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The arrival of 2026 means I finally get to use The Miss Piggy Cover Girl Fantasy Calendar 1981 that I bought in a thrift store in Conrad, Montana a decade ago.
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The arrival of 2026 means I finally get to use The Miss Piggy Cover Girl Fantasy Calendar 1981 that I bought in a thrift store in Conrad, Montana a decade ago.
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NEW YEAR, NEW US, NEW EPISODE! Concern for the planet was rising throughout the 1960s, so Mark and Gray play detective and search tor traces of this theme in Agatha Christie's 1960s works. PLUS a very special announcement just a few minutes in... Listen here: pod.fo/e/37209b 💃🏻🎆🎇🌱
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 AM
NEW YEAR, NEW US, NEW EPISODE! Concern for the planet was rising throughout the 1960s, so Mark and Gray play detective and search tor traces of this theme in Agatha Christie's 1960s works. PLUS a very special announcement just a few minutes in... Listen here: pod.fo/e/37209b 💃🏻🎆🎇🌱
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Just listening now, and very excited to hear the news! Not wanting to spoil for others, but I have recently been thinking that I need to read those books (have never read them before), and this news is just another reason to do so!
January 4, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Out now!
New episode of The Swinging Christies drops tomorrow and you're gonna want to listen if you're interested in finding out what's next for us @christietime.com... Exciting! #AgathaChristie
January 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Out now!
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I think in this day and age they shouldn't have separate competitions based on your sexuality.
Luke Littler wins second straight World Darts Championship
Luke Littler wins second straight World Darts Championship
Luke Littler has won his second straight World Darts Championship, triumphing over Dutchman Gian van Veen.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I think in this day and age they shouldn't have separate competitions based on your sexuality.
New episode of The Swinging Christies drops tomorrow and you're gonna want to listen if you're interested in finding out what's next for us @christietime.com... Exciting! #AgathaChristie
January 3, 2026 at 10:19 PM
New episode of The Swinging Christies drops tomorrow and you're gonna want to listen if you're interested in finding out what's next for us @christietime.com... Exciting! #AgathaChristie
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Gonna be the one who says: I think if they all had the hunch that the Traitors couldn't be all white, then you're doubly screwed this series if you're not a white person, because the actual Traitors knows that they're all white and the Faithful do the usual "Who is The Ethnic Traitor?" #TheTraitors
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Gonna be the one who says: I think if they all had the hunch that the Traitors couldn't be all white, then you're doubly screwed this series if you're not a white person, because the actual Traitors knows that they're all white and the Faithful do the usual "Who is The Ethnic Traitor?" #TheTraitors
I've seen a few bits of Strictly recently and my main feedback is that ticker tape compresses really badly on streaming/digital TV even in HD so they should stop that
January 1, 2026 at 9:51 PM
I've seen a few bits of Strictly recently and my main feedback is that ticker tape compresses really badly on streaming/digital TV even in HD so they should stop that