Agatha Christie fans have hailed the Joan Hickson-starring Miss Marple series as the "best ever" television adaptation, currently available to stream on ITVX. The BBC series, which aired from 1984 to 1992, adapts all 12 original Miss Marple novels and is praised for its faithfulness to the source material.
On Reddit, viewers sparked a discussion about the top Miss Marple adaptation, with many singling out Hickson's portrayal. One fan commented: "The Joan Hickson TV series. She's my favourite!" Another added: "All of Joan Hickson's adaptations are really faithful, and are usually split into multiple parts to not rush the pace."
Hickson, who was in her eighties during most of the production, received a prophetic note from Agatha Christie herself after a 1946 theatrical performance of 'Appointment with Death'. Christie wrote: "I hope one day you will play my dear Miss Marple."
The series, titled 'Agatha Christie's Miss Marple', originally aired on BBC One. It is now available to watch on ITVX Premium, offering fans a chance to enjoy the acclaimed adaptations.
