David Suchet, renowned for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot, has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to employ the detective's famed 'little grey cells' in tackling national challenges. In a lighthearted plea, Suchet suggested that Starmer could benefit from Poirot's methodical approach to problem-solving.
The actor's comments come as a new documentary, 'Being Poirot', airs tonight at 10.35pm on BBC One, offering an intimate look at Suchet's 25-year journey playing the iconic Belgian detective. The programme follows a special episode of 'Agatha Christie's Poirot', titled 'Dead Man's Folly', which sees Poirot investigating a murder at a summer fête.
In the episode, Poirot's old friend Styles is again harbouring a killer, and guests fall victim to mysterious attacks. The detective must summon the last of his strength and push his little grey cells to the limit. The episode features Anne Reid alongside Suchet and Hugh Fraser.
Suchet's appeal to Starmer was made during a promotional interview, where he praised the Prime Minister's intellect but urged him to apply Poirot's rigorous logic to complex issues. 'Use your little grey cells, Prime Minister,' Suchet said, echoing Poirot's catchphrase.
