7 best BBC Agatha Christie adaptations ranked - including 'masterpiece' period drama

Agatha Christie's work has been adapted countless times over the decades - across film, television, and even video games. The first screen adaptation of the crime author's work came in the form of the 1931 film Alibi, based on Christie's 1926 novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, marking the beginning of her enduring presence on screen.

Nearly a century later, her stories continue to captivate audiences. The latest adaptation, Towards Zero, premiered as a BBC miniseries in March. As the BBC continues to revisit Christie's iconic stories, here are seven of the standout adaptations that have left a lasting mark on screens.

The drama received critical acclaim with many praising the writing and performances from the all-star cast, which includes Charles Dance, Anna Maxwell Martin and Sam Neill. It has an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="BBC" data-licensor-name="BBC" /> " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="BBC" data-licensor-name="BBC" /> The "masterpiece" two-part drama, released in 2016, is based on Agatha Christie's 1925 short story of the same name, which was a mere 23 pages long. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="BBC" data-licensor-name="BBC" />