John Normington

John Normington (28 January 1937 – 26 July 2007) was an English actor primarily known for his work on television. Normington was also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company, performing in more than 20 RSC productions. He performed widely in the West End and at the National Theatre.

Agatha Christie's Poirot · S1, E7

Problem At Sea

Cruising around the Mediterranean, Poirot and his fellow passengers approach Alexandria in Egypt. Colonel Clapperton, whose overbearing wife has earned him some sympathy, disembarks for a trip around the port. He invites his wife to join him, but her brusque rejection is clearly overheard by Poirot and others. On their return to the ship that evening, Mrs Clapperton has been robbed and stabbed to death. The captain is anxious to avoid a scandal and asks Poirot to investigate.
Yes, Prime Minister · S1, E8

One of Us

As Jim slides down the popularity polls, Sir Humphrey finds himself at the centre of a spy scandal. Papers from an old enquiry appear to implicate him in clearing a Russian agent of wrongdoing. Can the hapless Prime Minister and the Machiavellian master save themselves from public disgrace?