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EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 41 MIN

Agatha Christie and Stephen King: Half Term/Halloween Special

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In this Halloween special episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour get autumnal chills. They discuss the works of Stephen King, focusing on his themes and characterization (and very distinctive way of writing about food), before transitioning to Agatha Christie short stories. The conversation highlights the interplay between food and murder in literature, as well as the supernatural elements present in both authors' works. The episode concludes with some tv recommendations for readers and a light-hearted banter about future specials.Chapters00:00 Half Term/Halloween Special Introduction02:42 Clue Game Begins05:13 Unveiling Stephen King09:34 Exploring 'The Outsider'17:28 Characterization and Plot Analysis19:33 The Agatha Christie Connection20:49 Exploring Agatha Christie's Short Stories22:15 Autumn Chills: A Collection of Gems24:12 Murder Mysteries and Culinary Intrigues29:32 Supernatural Elements in Christie’s Work35:26 Reflections on Horror and Mystery39:00 Culinary Delights in Mystery LiteratureTheme Tune: Dan McCulloughhttp://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk

In this Halloween special episode of the Whodunnit Dinners podcast, hosts Katie McLaughlin and Helen Barbour get autumnal chills. They discuss the works of Stephen King, focusing on his themes and characterization (and very distinctive way of writing about food), before transitioning to Agatha Christie short stories. The conversation highlights the interplay between food and murder in literature, as well as the supernatural elements present in both authors' works. The episode concludes with some tv recommendations for readers and a light-hearted banter about future specials.Chapters00:00 Half Term/Halloween Special Introduction02:42 Clue Game Begins05:13 Unveiling Stephen King09:34 Exploring 'The Outsider'17:28 Characterization and Plot Analysis19:33 The Agatha Christie Connection20:49 Exploring Agatha Christie's Short Stories22:15 Autumn Chills: A Collection of Gems24:12 Murder Mysteries and Culinary Intrigues29:32 Supernatural Elements in Christie’s Work35:26 Reflections on Horror and Mystery39:00 Culinary Delights in Mystery LiteratureTheme Tune: Dan McCulloughhttp://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk

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