'Poirot' to be axed after 22 years?

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David Suchet

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ITV's detective drama Poirot could be axed after 22 years, according to sources at the broadcaster.

The Sun reports that the decision to recommission the series, based on the novels of Agatha Christie and featuring David Suchet in the titular role, is now in doubt due to ITV's budget restrictions.

A source at the channel told the newspaper: "ITV has said it is finding it difficult to get financial backing for [Poirot] and they have got no money.

"It seems certain now there will be no more."

An ITV spokesman said: "ITV is in active discussions about doing more."