Witness for the Prosecution was next adapted for NBC, also in 1949, with Nicholas Saunders as Leonard Vole. This version aired as part of The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre, and was directed by Gordon Duff. [ citation needed] Agatha Christie wrote Witness for the Prosecution in 1925. The original story was published in Flynn’s, a weekly detective magazine circulated in early 20th-century Britain.

The Red Signal" (5 stars)-A dinner party leaves a man with the horrible feeling that something horrible is about to happen.I'm so glad that Agatha transformed her good-but-not-great short story into this amazing play which was, in turn, adapted for the big screen in 1957, starring the brilliant Marlene Dietrich.

There is not a cloakroom at this venue; bags that do not fit comfortably under a single seat will not be permitted. Looking forward to reading it, having loved the portrayal by Marlene Dietrich of the wife who loved her husband, not realising he wasn't merely the criminal but intended to cheat her after she'd saved his life - and the superb lawyer who, having realised she'd conned him, turns to save her, nevertheless, knowing she was innocent and her being espxecuted for a murder committed by the husband had been his plan all along! Leonard assures his solicitor that his wife, Romaine Heilger, can provide him with an alibi. However, when questioned, Romaine informs the police that Vole returned home late that night covered in blood. During the trial, Ms. French's housekeeper, Janet, gives damning evidence against Vole and, as Romaine's cross-examination begins, her motives come under scrutiny in the courtroom. One question remains, will justice prevail? The Mystery of the Spanish Shawl" (3 stars)-A man receives a phone call telling him he has to go and save a woman's life. I once again question the main character's intelligence. Even I realized something weird was going on. Designed by architect Ralph Knott and officially opened in 1922 after delays caused by the First World War, County Hall was the home of London’s local government for 64 years. Stepping into its imposing, octagonal council chamber, you are bound to feel just a hint of trepidation at the sight of this remarkable space, and even more so if you are among the audience members seated as jurors at Vole’s trial for murder. With actors moving up and down the aisles within touching distance and Mic Pool’s clever sound design enhancing the set with the dramatic whispers from unseen ushers, this Witness for the Prosecution immersive play offers a most evocative courtroom experience, whether you’re seated as a member of the jury or observing from the galleries.Every day for 3 days he passes the cottage and hears the same thing. And every time he runs to help. And every time the beautiful girl looks at him like he's crazy.