David Suchet attempts to unravel the mysterious appeal of the great detective Hercule Poirot - and reveals what it has been like to play one of fiction's most enduring creations.

Season 1 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 8, 1989.

Season 2 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 7, 1990.

In the second series, as always, Poirot's ingenious mind manages to find a way through a number of mysteries. He even manages to feign disinterest in a case when it is apparent that Hastings wishes to take the glory in order to impress a lady.

Season 3 of Hercule Poirot premiered on September 16, 1990.

Season 4 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 5, 1992.

Season 5 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 17, 1993.

Season 6 of Hercule Poirot premiered on December 25, 1994.

Season 7 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 2, 2000.

Season 8 of Hercule Poirot premiered on April 20, 2001.

Season 9 of Hercule Poirot premiered on December 14, 2003.

Season 10 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 1, 2006.

Season 11 of Hercule Poirot premiered on September 14, 2008.

Season 12 of Hercule Poirot premiered on January 3, 2010.

Season 13 of Hercule Poirot premiered on June 9, 2013.