Umberto Eco: The Name Of The Rose, Black Puddings and Unusual Endings

Agatha Christie: The Mousetrap

To kick off Season 3, Katie and Helen discuss the famous Agatha Christie play The Mousetrap (without giving away who-dunnit) and set up the new season, which is All About Agatha. Theme Tune: Dan McCullough Resources The Mousetrap - Official Website - https://the-mousetrap.co.uk/ Agatha Christie - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie The Mousetrap on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mousetrap Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Mousetrap and its cultural significance 01:49 Setting and staging of the play in traditional English theatre 03:33 Plot overview and character introductions 05:16 Themes of mystery, darkness, and traditional storytelling 07:12 The history and adaptations of Agatha Christie's works 09:08 Touring productions and family-friendly theatre options 10:46 Personal impressions and recommendations for audiences 11:54 Future seasons and exploring lesser-known works by Christie 13:48 Closing thoughts and upcoming content

All About Agatha: Season 3

WhoDunnit Dinners Podcast Season 3 launches next Monday. Find out more and discover what Katie and Helen are up to in our first episode.

Umberto Eco: The Name Of The Rose, Black Puddings and Unusual Endings

Helen and Katie discuss the rich literary world of Umberto Eco's 'The Name of the Rose,' delving into its detective brilliance, humour, historical depth, and semiotic layers. But fear not, there are healthy doses of irrelevance and lashings of Black Pudding to lighten the tone. Resources Get the book: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco [https://www.amazon.com/dp/015600131X] Umberto Eco's Official Website [https://www.umbertoeco.com/] Get the Book: The Stornaway Black Pudding Bible [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stornoway-Black-Pudding-Bible/dp/1780278985/ref=sr_1_1?crid=112E3M5T8UPW5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lehcNmJcA83SUI_7xK5iq4dJelJ9xewP1C4lZCNWiRmJkbeV2WVGhIUFR853BMebZntCrJbM8qeQIv8ABI4SmRmLHUAVLfOo81EiTYfcQSrUAQdWFin0jadvD_hwQDv4uE-8J85Nte9mIeOgNrNv8NpBoAZ5lbN6jUaFISwiYw3tk84BtQ3mbpV1yFOJUcplh0IrJSmtu5XW760kikFIFZIqCUjWxHdzCKzi8ACRy-o.rlQtaDzJPnJUzbTZXGn-zPGowDuBzbT7AD1g4KfKENo&dib_tag=se&keywords=black+pudding+recipe+book&qid=1778447949&sprefix=black+puddin+recipe+book%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1] The Mousetrap - West End London [https://www.the-mousetrap.co.uk/] http://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk [http://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk] Theme tune: Dan McCullough

Johana Gustawsson: The Bleeding and the Highly Questionable Delights of Poutine

Helen and Katie discuss Johana Gustawsson's The Bleeding and wonder why anyone would want to eat Poutine, but invite their listeners to correct them... Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 01:00 The Challenge of Finding the Perfect Poutine 02:13 Introduction to 'The Bleeding' and Its Author 03:04 The Unique Structure of 'The Bleeding' Across Three Time Periods 06:37 Main Character Maxine Grant and Modern Quebec Setting 08:31 Historical Characters and Their Connection to the Present 10:25 Critical Reception and Personal Impressions of the Book 12:24 Character Depth and Plot Twists in 'The Bleeding' 15:24 Casting and Adaptation Possibilities for the Book 20:02 Linking the Book to the 'Spectre at the Feast' Game 20:54 Humorous Discussion on the Origins of Poutine 23:55 The Cultural Significance and Modern Variations of Poutine 28:50 Helen and Katie’s Final Thoughts and Challenges Resources 'The Bleeding' by Johanna Gustafson - https://www.amazon.com/ [https://www.amazon.com/Bleeding-Johana-Gustawsson-ebook/dp/B09YMMY15N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KK02IN08KG8B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Uc1Z8rjHYT2mCr8oYKAXto3TUtI2tIayAYb171zDKD_7KyWm7SiAalcFhu2h0LxmzLH7J2b30ynvxRQETncotIcxPC3tQUH39_rp4UsUmU21GRmr0HPhyb7zm197bzxbjlyN4-PaXq__F0-CEkP4dtxp1je3u4V1vWMn3iQbDsZmy7uUT4fP-G6vNpXyw8A5CvHx8HUTPiMLyaPSPjcaIa0KKmQYXw2LuiU6zWy2rOQ.9F8PDPpZiwTh-gidRsTrja4Z7hEDEQHTMTL2WvRibZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+bleeding&qid=1777235658&sprefix=the+bleedin%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1] Whodunnit Dinners Blog [https://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk/blogs/news] Theme Thene: Dan McCullough

Shizuko Natsuki: Interesting Outsiders, Murderous mountains and Grevious Gratins

The Whodunnit Dinners Podcast crew discusses Murder at Mount Fuji by Shizuko Natsuki. The discussion ranges from Mount Fuji itself to the position of women in Japanese society, from Japanese v Western food and whether cumin in gratin is a good idea! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Whodunit Dinners Podcast 02:13 Food Challenge and Book Club Dynamics 03:03 Exploring 'Murder at Mount Fuji' by Shizuko Natsuki 06:04 Setting the Scene: Mount Fuji and Japanese Culture 08:57 The Unfolding Mystery: Chiyo's Confession 11:48 Detective Dynamics and Plot Twists 14:38 Cultural Commentary and Social Themes 17:32 Character Analysis: Jane and the Wada Family 20:16 Women in the Narrative: Collusion and Choices 23:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:44 The Illusion of Purity in Japanese Culture 25:48 Misogyny and Hierarchical Traditions 26:58 Casting Choices for a Film Adaptation 28:51 Exploring Whodunnit Dinner Themes 29:58 Book Review: Cultural Insights and Ratings 32:24 The Evolution of Japanese Cuisine 39:52 Understanding Washoku and Yoshoku 44:58 The Challenge of Poutine Theme Tune: Dan McCullough https://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk/blogs/news [https://www.whodunnitdinners.co.uk/blogs/news]