The first victim is A.A., the second B.B., and so on. Poirot is assisted in his investigations by Captain Hastings (Robert Morley) and Inspector Japp (Maurice Denham).

Over four parts, the events of one tragic weekend are told from the point of view of each member of the Stephens, an ordinary suburban family. Judi Dench and Maurice Denham star.

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB ... offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to Maurice, Brad, Berkley and the entire Durbin family. He will truly be missed, but never forgotten.