In this brand-new episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to actress and screenwriter Amelia Bullmore about Alibi's stunning new original drama series, Traces. Throughout the episode, Amelia tells us about the inspiration for the show, and how she immersed herself into the world of forensic science. Elsewhere, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to one of the show's stars, Laura Fraser, and Mark chats to one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers in the world, Val McDermid, about her role in the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In this brand-new episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to actress and screenwriter Amelia Bullmore about Alibi's stunning new original drama series, Traces. Throughout the episode, Amelia tells us about the inspiration for the show, and how she immersed herself into the world of forensic science. Elsewhere, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to one of the show's stars, Laura Fraser, and Mark chats to one of the most critically acclaimed crime writers in the world, Val McDermid, about her role in the show. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A Stab In The Dark: A UKTV Original Crime Podcast with Mark Billingham

Traces Special - Amelia Bullmore, Laura Fraser and Val McDermid

In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to best-selling, award-winning Irish author John Connolly. Throughout the episode, John talks about the history of Irish crime writing, the mash-up of crime and the supernatural and how to handle instant success. He also talks about his upcoming non-fiction projects, and delves into the power of nostalgia. Also in this episode, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to one of the rising stars of American crime fiction, William Boyle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to best-selling, award-winning Irish author John Connolly. Throughout the episode, John talks about the history of Irish crime writing, the mash-up of crime and the supernatural and how to handle instant success. He also talks about his upcoming non-fiction projects, and delves into the power of nostalgia. Also in this episode, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to one of the rising stars of American crime fiction, William Boyle. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

John Connolly and William Boyle

In this episode, our man with the spyglass - Paul Hirons - meets and talks to Sofia Helin, the star of top-rating Nordic Noir The Bridge, which returns to our screen for a final, fourth series. During her conversation, Sofia reveals what it takes to play iconic character Saga Norén and how hard it was to say goodbye to a character that has captured the imagination around the globe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In this episode, our man with the spyglass - Paul Hirons - meets and talks to Sofia Helin, the star of top-rating Nordic Noir The Bridge, which returns to our screen for a final, fourth series. During her conversation, Sofia reveals what it takes to play iconic character Saga Norén and how hard it was to say goodbye to a character that has captured the imagination around the globe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Bridge's Sofia Helin

In this special, seasonal episode of A Stab In The Dark, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham welcomes fellow award-winning crime writers Christopher Brookmyre, Susi Holliday and Martyn Waites to discuss 2017's best crime books and crime drama, as well as rising trends and the names to watch out for in 2018. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In this special, seasonal episode of A Stab In The Dark, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham welcomes fellow award-winning crime writers Christopher Brookmyre, Susi Holliday and Martyn Waites to discuss 2017's best crime books and crime drama, as well as rising trends and the names to watch out for in 2018. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

A Year of Crime

In this special mini episode our man with the spyglass - Paul Hirons - talks to actress Sherilyn Fenn about her role as the iconic Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: The Return. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

In this special mini episode our man with the spyglass - Paul Hirons - talks to actress Sherilyn Fenn about her role as the iconic Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: The Return. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Twin Peaks - Sherilyn Fenn

S2 E9 - In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to best-selling American writer, Karin Slaughter. Throughout the episode, Karin talks about her roots in America’s Deep South and how her hometown of Atlanta has changed; how the writing from the region and some of the true-life cases have influenced her work; the continuing fascination with serial killers; her new book The Good Daughter; and boob sweat. Yes, boob sweat. Elsewhere, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to British novelist Steve Mosby at the Theakston’s Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival at Harrogate. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E9 - In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to best-selling American writer, Karin Slaughter. Throughout the episode, Karin talks about her roots in America’s Deep South and how her hometown of Atlanta has changed; how the writing from the region and some of the true-life cases have influenced her work; the continuing fascination with serial killers; her new book The Good Daughter; and boob sweat. Yes, boob sweat. Elsewhere, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to British novelist Steve Mosby at the Theakston’s Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival at Harrogate. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Karin Slaughter and Steve Mosby

S2 E8 - In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham chats to one of the world’s best-selling crime novelists – Lee Child – at the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. During the episode Lee tells us what the 20th anniversary of his globe-straddling character, Jack Reacher, means to him. Lee also talks about his writing process, and tells us what compelled him to pick up a pencil 20 years ago and create one of the best-known characters in crime fiction. Elsewhere, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to another award-winning writer, Mari Hannah, about her role on the committee of the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E8 - In this week’s episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham chats to one of the world’s best-selling crime novelists – Lee Child – at the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate. During the episode Lee tells us what the 20th anniversary of his globe-straddling character, Jack Reacher, means to him. Lee also talks about his writing process, and tells us what compelled him to pick up a pencil 20 years ago and create one of the best-known characters in crime fiction. Elsewhere, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to another award-winning writer, Mari Hannah, about her role on the committee of the Theakstons Old Peculiar Crime Writing Festival. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Lee Child & Mari Hannah

S2 E7 - In this week's episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to one of the country's best-known actresses, MyAnna Buring, and award-winning screenwriter, Danny Brocklehurst. During the chat, Danny and MyAnna talk about their careers including, in MyAnna's case Twilight, Ripper Street and Downton Abbey; and in Danny's case The Driver, Clocking Off and his latest BBC One series, In The Dark (from which he adapted from Mark's two Helen Weeks stand-alone novels). MyAnna also talks about her portrayal of Helen Weeks in the series - and what it was like working with a prosthetic baby bump! Also in this episode, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, runs through some recommendations for a good summer read. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E7 - In this week's episode, award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham talks to one of the country's best-known actresses, MyAnna Buring, and award-winning screenwriter, Danny Brocklehurst. During the chat, Danny and MyAnna talk about their careers including, in MyAnna's case Twilight, Ripper Street and Downton Abbey; and in Danny's case The Driver, Clocking Off and his latest BBC One series, In The Dark (from which he adapted from Mark's two Helen Weeks stand-alone novels). MyAnna also talks about her portrayal of Helen Weeks in the series - and what it was like working with a prosthetic baby bump! Also in this episode, Our Man With The Spyglass, Paul Hirons, runs through some recommendations for a good summer read. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Danny Brocklehurst & MyAnna Buring - In The Dark

S2 E6 - In this week’s episode, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, speaks to British writer Sarah Pinborough, who’s written one of the most talked about books of 2017. Recorded at CrimeFest in Bristol, Sarah talks about the jump into the psychological thriller genre, how genres like crime and horror cross-pollinate and the art of the twist. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E6 - In this week’s episode, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, speaks to British writer Sarah Pinborough, who’s written one of the most talked about books of 2017. Recorded at CrimeFest in Bristol, Sarah talks about the jump into the psychological thriller genre, how genres like crime and horror cross-pollinate and the art of the twist. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Sarah Pinborough

S2 E5 - In this week’s episode of UKTV crime podcast, A Stab In The Dark, host Mark Billingham talks to Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss. In a wide-ranging discussion about his work and career, Mark reveals the contents of his younger self’s dressing up and who has been his favourite character to play, and how a prop from Doctor Who has turned into one of his most prized possessions. He also discusses his love of horror, Agatha Christie and RuPaul’s Drag Race; as well as reveal how he and Steven Moffat came up with the idea for a modern Sherlock, how, because of the success of Wallander, Sherlock became three, ninety-minute episodes rather than six hour-long episodes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman’s instant chemistry, and, of course, the show’s future. Plus, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to Murdoch Mysteries' Hélène Joy. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E5 - In this week’s episode of UKTV crime podcast, A Stab In The Dark, host Mark Billingham talks to Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss. In a wide-ranging discussion about his work and career, Mark reveals the contents of his younger self’s dressing up and who has been his favourite character to play, and how a prop from Doctor Who has turned into one of his most prized possessions. He also discusses his love of horror, Agatha Christie and RuPaul’s Drag Race; as well as reveal how he and Steven Moffat came up with the idea for a modern Sherlock, how, because of the success of Wallander, Sherlock became three, ninety-minute episodes rather than six hour-long episodes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman’s instant chemistry, and, of course, the show’s future. Plus, our man with the spyglass, Paul Hirons, talks to Murdoch Mysteries' Hélène Joy. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Mark Gatiss & Hélène Joy

S2 E04 - Our man with the spyglass – Paul Hirons – sits down with double CWA Dagger winner, Bill Beverly, to talk about his debut novel, Dodgers. A powerful tale of a teenage gang member based in LA sent to Ohio to do a job, Bill discusses his influences for this exceptional coming-of-age tale and the state of America today. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E04 - Our man with the spyglass – Paul Hirons – sits down with double CWA Dagger winner, Bill Beverly, to talk about his debut novel, Dodgers. A powerful tale of a teenage gang member based in LA sent to Ohio to do a job, Bill discusses his influences for this exceptional coming-of-age tale and the state of America today. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Bill Beverly - Dodgers and the American social divide

S2 E03 - Two of the biggest names in American crime fiction and crime TV drama join Mark Billingham for the latest episode of UKTV Original podcast, A Stab In The Dark. David Simon is creator of The Wire – regarded as the greatest television drama series of all time – while Laura Lippman is a multi-award-winning crime writer. David and Laura tell us about their wedding (officiated by John Waters), discuss how newspaper journalism has changed over the years, and how the lines between fiction, reality and truth have been blurred in recent years. David, meanwhile, discusses The Wire, which celebrates its 15th anniversary. Plus, Paul Hirons talks to award-winning crime writer, Megan Abbott. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E03 - Two of the biggest names in American crime fiction and crime TV drama join Mark Billingham for the latest episode of UKTV Original podcast, A Stab In The Dark. David Simon is creator of The Wire – regarded as the greatest television drama series of all time – while Laura Lippman is a multi-award-winning crime writer. David and Laura tell us about their wedding (officiated by John Waters), discuss how newspaper journalism has changed over the years, and how the lines between fiction, reality and truth have been blurred in recent years. David, meanwhile, discusses The Wire, which celebrates its 15th anniversary. Plus, Paul Hirons talks to award-winning crime writer, Megan Abbott. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Wire’s David Simon and Laura Lippman, plus Megan Abbott

S2 E02 - It’s a fiendish trio of award-winning crime writers as Mark Billingham is joined by fellow Crime Novel of the Year winners and best-selling authors Sarah Hilary and Belinda Bauer. They discuss the creation of Sarah’s complex heroine Marnie Rome, Belinda’s unique and vulnerable heroes and settling the matter once and for all of whether the countryside or the city is the most dangerous place for both murder or cheese-related deaths. And with series four about to start on UKTV, our man with spy glass and his ear to the ground, Paul Hirons, gets the scoop on Luther from former head of BBC Drama, Kate Harwood. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E02 - It’s a fiendish trio of award-winning crime writers as Mark Billingham is joined by fellow Crime Novel of the Year winners and best-selling authors Sarah Hilary and Belinda Bauer. They discuss the creation of Sarah’s complex heroine Marnie Rome, Belinda’s unique and vulnerable heroes and settling the matter once and for all of whether the countryside or the city is the most dangerous place for both murder or cheese-related deaths. And with series four about to start on UKTV, our man with spy glass and his ear to the ground, Paul Hirons, gets the scoop on Luther from former head of BBC Drama, Kate Harwood. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Belinda Bauer & Sarah Hilary plus Kate Harwood on Luther

S2 E01 - Award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham is back to explore the world of crime fiction and TV crime drama in the second series of A Stab In The Dark. In this series opener, Mark talks to another award-winning bestselling crime writer, the legendary Ian Rankin, about the 30th anniversary of his iconic character, DI John Rebus, his career, his most recent Rebus novel and how personal circumstances inspired his work. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

S2 E01 - Award-winning crime writer Mark Billingham is back to explore the world of crime fiction and TV crime drama in the second series of A Stab In The Dark. In this series opener, Mark talks to another award-winning bestselling crime writer, the legendary Ian Rankin, about the 30th anniversary of his iconic character, DI John Rebus, his career, his most recent Rebus novel and how personal circumstances inspired his work. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ian Rankin on 30 years of Rebus

Series Preview - While our host Mark Billingham (award-winning crime writer) investigates some new leads, our man with the spy glass, Paul Hirons, takes a closer look at the Nature Vs Nuture and the new series Born to Kill. Paul talks to writer Kate Ashfield and star of the series Daniel Mays to try to understand the nuances of portraying a teenage psychopath in a TV series. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original and Dot Dot Dot Production, produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Series Preview - While our host Mark Billingham (award-winning crime writer) investigates some new leads, our man with the spy glass, Paul Hirons, takes a closer look at the Nature Vs Nuture and the new series Born to Kill. Paul talks to writer Kate Ashfield and star of the series Daniel Mays to try to understand the nuances of portraying a teenage psychopath in a TV series. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original and Dot Dot Dot Production, produced by Paul Hirons, Joel Porter and John Lemon. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Kate Ashfield & Daniel Mays on Nature Vs Nurture

Multi-award-winning crime writer, Mark Billingham, presents an in-depth look at the very best super-sleuths from literature and television. Each episode of A Stab In The Dark sees brand-new guests from the worlds of TV and books discuss the inner workings of crime fiction and crime drama. A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV production and is produced by Paul Hirons. For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark

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