The BBC’s six-part drama Hercule will present Hercule Poirot as a younger detective, played by Edward Bluemel
Filming is set to take place mainly in Liverpool, following Poirot’s departure from the Belgian police and his arrival in London
The series will also explore subtle hints about his attraction to both men and women, while avoiding explicit romances
Agatha Christie never detailed Poirot’s love life in her novels
The drama will feature his first encounters with Inspector Japp and Captain Hastings, and is due to air next year.