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ShedunnitThe Man in the Dark (Green Penguin Book Club 10)Golden age expert Kate Jackson joins Caroline to read John Ferguson’s intriguing “Ealing mystery”.
No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 15:33. After that, expect full spoilers.
A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be Trent's Last Case by E.C. Bentley.
Support the podcast by joining the Shedunnit Book Club and get extra Shedunnit episodes every month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/jo...
2025-07-0944 min
ShedunnitThe Four Just Men (Green Penguin Book Club 9)Locked room mystery specialist Tom Mead joins Caroline to read Edgar Wallace’s sensational 1905 thriller.
No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 20:56. After that, expect full spoilers.
A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Man in the Dark by John Ferguson.
Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join.
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2025-05-1443 min
ShedunnitRanking Christianna BrandCaroline dives deep into Brand’s work to find her favourite novel.Back in July of last year, I did an episode titled Christianna Brand's Impossible Crimes. During the research and preparation for that episode, I read quite a few Brand novels. Even though I haven't read every single work she published, I hope you enjoy this ranking of 15 books from Christianna Brand's canon.Click here to take part in the Shedunnit Audience Survey.Christianna Brand novels mentioned, in alphabetical order:— Alas, for...
2025-04-1623 min
ShedunnitRaffles (Green Penguin Book Club 8)Darryl Jones joins Caroline to discuss the first collection of Raffles stories.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 10:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and...
2025-04-0240 min
Kim Hill Wants To KnowWhen Caroline Crampton Realised She Was a HypochondriacCaroline Crampton resisted the idea that she was a hypochondriac, but now she's written an entire book on the history of the condition.Is this normal Doctor?The more we know about things, the more there is to worry about. This is especially true of our bodies, where it seems impossible that something isn’t going wrong all the time.Caroline Crampton is a hypochondriac and has written a book on the history of the condition - A Body Made of Glass.Crampton tells Kim Hill it took a long time to...
2025-02-1754 min
ShedunnitThe Missing Moneylender (Green Penguin Book Club 7)Moira Redmond joins Caroline to consider a surprising medical mystery from 1931.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 19:39. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be Raffles by E.W. Hornung.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com...
2025-02-0551 minShedunnitOn Gaudy NightCaroline goes deep on Dorothy L. Sayers’ 1935 masterpiece.At 18:58, there is a brief mention of attempted suicide.Books mentioned in this episode:— Gaudy Night by Dorothy L Sayers— Whose Body? by Dorothy L Sayers— Strong Poison by Dorothy L Sayers— Have His Carcase by Dorothy L Sayers— Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L Sayers— Lord Peter Wimsey Investigates series by Jill Paton WalshRelated Shedunnit episodes:— The Advertising Adventures of Dorothy L. Sayers...
2025-01-2238 minShedunnitBonus: The Box of DelightsCaroline and Guy discuss The Box of Delights by John Masefield, a beloved children's book from 1935 that might actually be a golden age detective novel too.They also consider the beloved 1984 TV adaptation, which is returning to the BBC on 7th December 2024 for a special 40th anniversary showing.This episode was originally released in December 2023 as an exclusive bonus for the Shedunnit Book Club. If you'd like to hear more bonus episodes like this in the future, join the Shedunnit Book Club now at shedunnitbookclub.com/join.
2024-12-0443 min
ShedunnitThe Mysterious Affair at Styles (Green Penguin Book Club 6)Kathryn Harkup is Caroline’s guest for a reconsideration of Agatha Christie’s very first detective novel.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 22:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Missing Moneylender by W. Stanley Sykes.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join.
2024-11-1354 minShedunnitMysterious KnittingHow to weave the perfect murder mystery plot.Find out more about Kate Davies' work at katedaviesdesigns.com and browse all of her patterns at shopkdd.com. The Margery Allingham's Mysterious Knits book, which contains Caroline's essay about knitting and detective fiction, is available at shopkdd.com/summerofmystery.This episode marks the beginning of the 2024 Shedunnit Pledge Drive! Help ensure the future of the podcast and get at least two bonus episodes a month by becoming a Shedunnit member now at shedunnitshow.com/pledgedrive.Mentioned in this episode:— The Tiger in th...
2024-10-1626 min
The Cluster F Theory Podcast36. Hypochondria - Caroline CramptonCaroline Crampton is a writer and a podcaster. She is the creator and host of the award-winning detective fiction podcast Shedunnit. She curates articles as editor-in-chief of The Browser, and she writes reviews and essays for publications like Time, Literary Hub and the Guardian. She writes non-fiction books about the world and how we live in it. Here most recent book A Body Made of Glass was serialised as BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week, chosen by the Guardian as a literary highlight of 2024 and was one of Nature's 'top reads for summer.'Caroline Crampton: ht...
2024-10-1045 min
ShedunnitThe Poisoned Chocolates Case (Green Penguin Book Club 5)Martin Edwards joins Caroline to revisit this iconic example of golden age detective fiction.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 11:06. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com. The next book discussed in this series will be The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join....
2024-10-0239 min
KQED's ForumCaroline Crampton on the History of Hypochondria…and Her Own Struggles with Health AnxietyMost of us have been there: Frantically Googling health information late at night, worried about a mysterious ache or rash. But when does health anxiety cross the line and become a problem on its own? Journalist Caroline Crampton tackles that question in her book, “A Body Made of Glass,” which looks at the cultural history of hypochondria, from ancient Egypt to TikTok. She joins Forum to talk about her research and her own experience with chronic health anxiety after recovering from a rare form of cancer.Guests:Caroline Crampton, writ...
2024-09-2657 min
ShedunnitMr Fortune, Please (Green Penguin Book Club 4)Dolores Gordon-Smith joins Caroline to read this short story collection by H.C. Bailey.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 21:34. After that, expect full spoilers.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month...
2024-08-071h 00ShedunnitChristianna Brand's Impossible CrimesWhich matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character?Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/joinSee Caroline in person at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on 13th August at 10.45am. Tickets here.There are no major spoilers in this episode but some minor plot details for the titles listed below are discussed.Mentioned in this episode:— Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand— Nurse Matilda Goes to Town by Christianna Brand
2024-07-2423 minShedunnitDeath at the SpeakeasyDuring Prohibition, the cocktails are downright criminal.This episode was hosted by Leandra Griffith with guest (and usual host) Caroline Crampton. If you are interested in seeing more content from Leandra, you can find her on YouTube and Instagram.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join
2024-07-101h 04
ShedunnitThe Thin Man (Green Penguin Book Club 3)CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction.No major plot spoilers until you hear Caroline say we are "entering the spoiler zone", at 26:30. After that, expect full spoilers.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog.Tickets for Backlisted: Live on 17th July, at which Caroline will be talking about Agatha Christie's Endless Night, are available here.Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History...
2024-06-2651 min
The Loss EncountersCaroline Crampton: Overcoming Health AnxietyIn this poignant episode, writer and podcaster Caroline Crampton shares her intimate battle with hypochondria, detailed in her memoir, "A Body Made of Glass." Twice cured of cancer by age 22, Caroline's journey left her with profound health anxiety and a persistent mistrust of her body's ability to stay well.Caroline discusses the captivating cultural history of hypochondria, tracing its evolution from ancient medicine to the modern phenomenon of "cyberchondria," where internet searches amplify fears of illness. She also unveils the intriguing connection between hypochondria and creativity, revealing how renowned literary figures have expressed their anxieties in...
2024-06-0631 min
Better KnownCaroline CramptonCaroline Crampton discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known.
Caroline Crampton is the author of The Way to the Sea: The Forgotten Histories of the Thames Estuary (Granta, 2019). Her award-winning podcast, Shedunnit, is distributed by BBC Sounds. Her journalism has appeared in the New Statesman, The Times and the Guardian. An experienced broadcaster, she has appeared on BBC Two, Sky News, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4. Her new book is A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria.
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2024-05-1930 minShedunnitBonus: The Chalet SchoolCaroline Crampton is joined by writer Moira Redmond to talk about the Chalet School books by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer.This is a crossover episode from another podcast series Caroline is making at the moment, A Body Made of Glass. If you head to carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglasspodcast, you can listen to more conversations that explore the intersection of health with different aspects of medicine, scientific history, mental health and more.To find out more about Moira Redmond and her work, follow her on Twitter @ClothesinBooks and visit her blog clothesinbooks.blogspot.com.Caroline's new...
2024-05-0847 min
Mother Knows DeathExternal Exam - Hypochondria with Author, Caroline Crampton📺 Watch this EpisodeIn this week's External Exam, we have author, Caroline Crampton, to talk about her new book, A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria.Follow Caroline! Instagram (@cacrampton) // Website (carolinecrampton.com)This episode is sponsored by:The Gross Room!Bringing the lab right to you! Check out thousands of blog posts and engage in discussions with my awesome community! visit thegrossroom.com for more info.🧠 Join The Gross Room🖤 Su...
2024-05-021h 08
ShedunnitThe Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie (Green Penguin Book Club 2)John Curran joins Caroline to read Christie’s third novel, her first (sort of?) to appear as a green penguin.My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass.Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus access to the monthly reading discussions and community: shedunnitbookclub.com/join.A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsteditions.com.No major plot sp...
2024-05-0156 min
Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria by Caroline CramptonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/700728to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Body Made of Glass: A Cultural History of Hypochondria
Author: Caroline Crampton
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Length: 9 hours 23 minutes
Release date: April 23, 2024
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Part cultural history, part literary criticism, and part memoir, A Body Made of Glass is a definitive biography of hypochondria. Caroline Crampton’s life was upended at the age of seventeen, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a relatively rare blood cancer. After years of invasive treatment, she was finally given the all clear. But being cured of the ca...
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Author: Caroline Crampton
Narrator: Caroline Crampton
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 23 minutes
Release date: April 23, 2024
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Part cultural history, part literary criticism, and part memoir, A Body Made of Glass is a definitive biography of hypochondria. Caroline Crampton’s life was upended at the age of seventeen, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a relatively rare blood cancer. After years of invasive treatment, she was finally given the all clear. But being cured of the cance...
2024-04-239h 23
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2024-04-2305 min
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Caroline Crampton’s life was upended at the age of seventeen, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a relatively rare blood cancer. After years of invasive treatment, she was finally given the all clear. But being cured of the cancer didn’t mean she felt well. Instead, the fear lingered, and she found herself always...
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Author: Caroline Crampton
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Length: 9 hours 23 minutes
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Part cultural history, part literary criticism, and part memoir, A Body Made of Glass is a definitive biography of hypochondria. Caroline Crampton’s life was upended at the age of seventeen, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a relatively rare blood cancer. After years of invasive treatment, she was finally given the all clear. But being cured of the cance...
2024-04-239h 23
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Author: Caroline Crampton
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Part cultural history, part literary criticism, and part memoir, A Body Made of Glass is a definitive biography of hypochondria. Caroline Crampton’s life was upended at the age of seventeen, when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a relatively rare blood cancer. After years of invasive treatment, she was finally given the all clear. But being cured of the ca...
2024-04-239h 23
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Drawing on Crampton’s own experience of surviving a life-threatening disease only to find herself beset by almost constant anxiety about her health, A Body Made of Glass explores part of the landscape of illness that most memoirs don’t reach: the territory beyond survival or cure, where body and mind seem locked in a strange and exhausting kind of d...
2024-04-119h 23
Tea & Murder: An Agatha Christie PodcastMurder in Mesopotamia with Caroline Crampton*Spoilers for Murder in Mesopotamia*Our guest this episode is Caroline Crampton, author and host of the Shedunnit podcast. We discuss Murder in Mesopotamia, a book set in an archeological dig. Christie knew dig sites well, and that's reflected in the details of this book. Rebecca and Caroline discuss how her experiences shaped the book, colonial elements of the narrative, and why this is such a great example of a "closed box" mystery.Listen to Shedunnit's episode on Agatha's Archeologists:https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/shedunnit/id1439204048...
2023-10-1054 minShedunnitMeet The ColesWhat happens when a couple of socialists decide to write mysteries?Thanks to my guest, Curtis Evans. If you are interested in his book, The Spectrum of the English Murder, it is available through Blackwell's and other booksellers. Join Caroline and guest Teresa Peschel for a free live episode of Shedunnit on YouTube on 15th July at 7pm UK time. More details: shedunnitshow.com/liveepisodeMentioned in this episode:— The Spectrum of English Murder by by Curtis Evans— The World of Labour by GDH Cole— An Introduction to Trad...
2023-06-2828 min
ShedunnitLet It Snow (Replay)Snow is a very powerful tool for a detective novelist. It can create a sinister atmosphere, keep suspects and murderer stormbound, and preserve the footprints of anyone who dares to escape. What could be more seasonal or festive than that?This episode of Shedunnit first aired on 11th December 2019. Caroline is currently recovering from Covid; the next new episode will be in January 2023.Mentioned in this episode:—Murder on the Orient Express (1934) by Agatha Christie—Hercule Poirot’s Christmas (1938) by Agatha Christie—Mystery in White (1937) by J. Jefferson Farjeon—Silent...
2022-12-1422 min
ShedunnitThe Shedunnit CentenaryIn which Caroline is the guest, not the host.Caroline Crampton is the host of Shedunnit. You can find out what she does when she’s not hosting this podcast at carolinecrampton.com or on Instagram @cacrampton. Guy Cuthbertson is her husband. His website is guycuthbertson.com and he tweets @guywjc.Mentioned in this episode:— The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis— Howards’ Way (TV series)— The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman— Miranda Sawyer’s review of the podcast in the Observer— The All...
2022-11-0241 min
ShedunnitAt Home With ShedunnitWho would be the Hastings to your Poirot? What kind of mystery would you like to write? What would you do if you came across a corpse? In this special episode to celebrate Shedunnit's third anniversary, Caroline's husband Guy takes the mic and asks her all these questions and more.Guy is on Twitter as @guywjc and you can find out more about his work at guycuthbertson.com. Caroline is @cacrampton on Instagram.There are no spoilers in this episode.Books mentioned:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards...
2021-10-0642 min
Pb Living - A daily book reviewA Book Review - The Way to the Sea: The Forgotten Histories of the Thames Estuary Book by Caroline CramptonCaroline Crampton was born on the Thames Estuary to parents who had sailed there from South Africa in the early 1980s. Having grown up with seafaring legs and a desire to explore, Caroline is both a knowledgeable guide to the most hidden-away parts of this overlooked and unfashionable part of the country, and a persuasive advocate for its significance, both historically and culturally. As one of the key entrances and exits to England, the estuary has been pivotal to London's economic fortunes and in defining its place in the world. It has also been the entry point for immigrants...
2021-03-3103 min
ShedunnitA Christie for ChristmasThe original golden age of detective fiction in the 1920s followed on from a devastating global pandemic. Is it any wonder, then, that we’ve read so much crime fiction in 2020? And why do we find murder mysteries a comforting choice for Christmas?This festive season if you’d like to support the podcast and buy a gift for a murder mystery loving friend at the same time, you can purchase a discounted gift subscription for the Shedunnit Book Club at shedunnitshow.com/giftoffer or until 17th December shop the restocked merchandise collection at shedunnitshow.com/shop.
2020-12-1624 min
ShedunnitThe Christie CompletistsI’ve read a lot of Agatha Christie, but I’ve never read all of her books in order. What insights are there to be had by doing so? Christie completists Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan of the All About Agatha podcast join me to talk about the Queen of Crime’s clever way with characters, the “stuck in its time” elements of some of her plots, and how they rank her novels from best to worst.This festive season if you’d like to support the podcast and buy a gift for a murder mystery loving friend at th...
2020-12-0951 min
ShedunnitSpoiler Warning (No Spoilers)Is it still worth reading a whodunnit if you know… who done it?Thanks to my guests Jim Noy of The Invisible Event and Kate Jackson of Cross Examining Crime. Jim is on Twitter @invisible_event and Kate is @ArmchairSleuth.NB: Despite the title, there are no major spoilers in this episode. However, there is some structural discussion of the books listed below.Books and sources:—Antidote to Venom by Freeman Wills Crofts—The Julius Caesar Murder Case by Wallace Irwin—Post Mortem by Guy Cullingford—Gaudy...
2020-11-2522 min
ShedunnitDeath Sets Sail On The NileTo get to the bottom of why the Nile is a murder mystery location that has bewitched readers for decades, I decided to talk to an author who has just published an Egypt based whodunnit: Robin Stevens. We talk about how she finalised the plot of Death Sets Sail while on a Nile cruise, what it was about 1930s Egypt that held such a fascination for white British writers, and why the boat in Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is a character in its own right.NB: There is some discussion of the plot of both D...
2020-11-1828 min
ShedunnitPeace At LastThe day the First World War ended, 11 November 1918, marked the beginning of a new era in which detective fiction would flourish. How did Britain go from “peace at last” to “whodunnit”?Thanks to my guest (and husband) Guy Cuthbertson. His book about Armistice Day is Peace At Last and he’s on Twitter as @guywjc.The Shedunnit Pledge Drive is still underway, and we’re over two thirds of the way to hitting the target already. If I can add 100 new members to the Shedunnit Book Club by the end of 2020, I can start releasing episodes mor...
2020-11-1123 min
The Informed LifeCaroline Crampton on CurationMy guest today is Caroline Crampton. Caroline is a freelance writer and podcaster. Among other things, she edits The Listener, a daily newsletter that curates the best podcasts. In this conversation, we focus on Caroline’s curation workflow.Listen to the full conversation Download episode 48 Show notesCaroline CramptonThe Way to the Sea: The Forgotten Histories of the Thames Estuary by Caroline CramptonShedunnit (Caroline’s podcast)Hot Pod newsletterSerial podcastThe Listener newsletterThe BrowserLindelani MbathaListen NotesRSSNewsBlurApple PodcastsPocket CastsOvercastRadio AtlasGoogle KeepGoogle Pixel Google RecorderGoogle DriveThe Joe Rogan ExperienceSome sho...
2020-11-0832 min
ShedunnitThe Butler Did ItSnobbery and murder, all served up perfectly for you on a silver tray.NB: There are spoilers in this episode! Please check the list of books mentioned below and come back later if there are any titles there for which you don’t want to hear any major plot details. Consider yourself warned!Books and sources:—The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rineheart—The Door by Mary Roberts Rineheart— 20 Rules for Writing Detective Stories by S.S. Van Dine—“The Adventure of the Musgrave Ritual” by Arthur Conan Doyle
2020-10-2826 min
Meddling AdultsThe Mystery of The Loch Ness Monster's Extended Family w/ Caroline Crampton & Moiya McTierCaroline Crampton, playing for Refuge, and Moiya McTier, playing for Fair Fight, take on the revamped Mystery Inc. in some whodunnits from What's New Scooby Doo! Trust me, you're going to want to bust out all your Hot Topic gear from middle school. Cases: 3D-struction, She Sees Sea Monsters by the Seashore, The Unnatural Clues & Evidence: Simple Plan, Casey Kasem, Dinosaur spirits, dope headstones, German cold opens, Angry Lapras, thrown burritos, the Atlanta Hawks' organist, Legally Blonde — Thanks for listening to Meddling Adults! If you want to help the prize pool grow, become a member of our Patreon. If yo...
2020-10-2157 min
ShedunnitThe Psychology of Anthony BerkeleyHe was one of the most influential crime novelists of the 1920s and 1930s, but has languished somewhat in obscurity since. A troubled, dark, incredibly innovative writer: to really get to know Anthony Berkeley, you need to dive deeply into his fiction.Thanks to my guest Martin Edwards. His latest novel is Mortmain Hall and he’s on Twitter as @medwardsbooks.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Elusion Afor...
2020-10-1427 min
ShedunnitThe Telephone CallWhy has the murder of Julia Wallace on the night of 20 January 1931 haunted detective novelists for decades? Well, it all comes back to the telephone call.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Nurse Daniels episode of this podcast—The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers and Robert Eustace—The Edith Thompson episode of this podcast— The Scoop by Members of the Detectio...
2020-09-3034 min
ShedunnitLocked RoomA body is found in a sealed chamber, definitely murdered, but there is no way the culprit can have got in or out. How was it done?Special thanks to my guest Jim Noy. He writes about detective fiction at theinvisibleevent.com, makes a podcast called In GAD We Trust, and once compiled a useful list of his 15 favourite impossible crime novels.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Th...
2020-09-1633 min
ShedunnitThe Lifelong FanRenée read her first detective novel in the 1930s. She hasn’t stopped since.Special thanks to my guest Renée. Her first crime novel is The Wild Card.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—These Two Hands by Renée—Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers—Wednesday to come by Renée—Setting the table by Renée—An interview with...
2020-09-0224 min
ShedunnitThe Detection ClubIt started with dinner and ended with a group of crime writers swearing an oath on a skull.Special thanks to my guest Martin Edwards. His latest novel is Mortmain Hall and he’s on Twitter as @medwardsbooks.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards—The Complete Father Brown Mysteries by G.K. Chesterton—Conan Doyle and the Crimes C...
2020-08-1926 min
ShedunnitA Room of One's OwnIf a woman needs a room of her own and £500 a year to write fiction, what does she need in order to write crime fiction?Special thanks to my guest Francesca Wade. Her book is Square Haunting: Five Women, Freedom and London Between the Wars. She’s on Twitter @francescawade.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Square Haunting: Five Women, Freedom and London Between the Wars by Francesca Wade...
2020-08-0528 min
ShedunnitMurder On HolidayThis summer, you can still travel to the murderous destinations visited by your favourite detectives.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/murderonholiday.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Have His Carcase by Dorothy L. Sayers—Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh—At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie—“Triangle at Rhodes” in Murder in the Mews by Agatha Christi...
2020-07-2224 min
ShedunnitE.C.R. LoracShe wrote over 70 detective novels and won the praise of that most stern of critics, Dorothy L. Sayers. Yet golden age author E.C.R. Lorac is now a mystery to most modern crime fiction fans. What happened?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/ecrlorac.Special thanks to my guest Sarah Ward. She is the author of several crime novels under her own name, and her Gothic thriller The Quickening comes out in August under the name Rhiannon Ward. You can pre-order that here or find out more on her w...
2020-07-0820 min
ShedunnitMary WestmacottSometimes, Agatha Christie didn’t want to be Agatha Christie.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/marywestmacott.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie—The Big Four by Agatha Christie—The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie—The Mysterious Mr Quin by Agatha Christie—Giant’s Bread by Mary Westmaco...
2020-06-2419 min
ShedunnitDorothy’s SecretThere was one thing that Dorothy L. Sayers never told anyone.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/dorothyssecret.Resources, donation links and diverse crime fiction suggestions are at shedunnitshow.com/blacklivesmatter.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers—Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers—The Mutual Admiration Society by Mo Moulton—The...
2020-06-1018 min
ShedunnitCui Bono?It's not who, or how, but why.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/cuibono.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Unnatural Death by Dorothy L. Sayers—Heir Presumptive by Henry Wade—The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers—The Footsteps at the Lock by Ronald Knox—The Crooked Hinge by John Dickson Ca...
2020-05-2719 min
ShedunnitThe CollectorsThe perfect collection is never complete.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/thecollectors.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Dance of the Years by Margery Allingham—Mrs McGinty's Dead by Agatha Christie—Why Didn't They Ask Evans? by Agatha Christie—Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie—Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie—Postern o...
2020-05-1324 min
ShedunnitBedside MannerIs that smiling nurse in the pristine white cap here to save your life, or to bring it to an untimely end?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/bedsidemanner.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins—Shroud for a Nightingale by P.D. James—Martin Chuzzlewit by Charles Dickens—Unnatural Death by Dorothy L...
2020-04-2925 min
ShedunnitThe Hay PoisonerAll the best murder mysteries start with a scone laced with arsenic.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/thehaypoisoner.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards—A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup—Exhumation of a Murder by Robin Odell—Dead Not Buried by Martin Bea...
2020-04-1524 min
MetaLearn PodcastML137: Caroline Crampton on Podcasting Principles, The Business of Media and Building a Loyal AudienceCaroline Crampton is a podcaster, writer and media commentator. In this episode we discuss: - What Caroline looks for in a good podcast and her current listening habits - The business of media and why podcasts are growing so fast - How to make creative work that builds a loyal audience So if you’re keen to learn more about podcasting, writing and the creative process, this episode has you covered.
2020-04-0847 min
ShedunnitThe DispenserThere’s a reason why Agatha Christie knew so much about poisons.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/thedispenser.Become a member of the Shedunnit Book Club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie—A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie by Kathryn Harkup—"In a Dispensary" by Agatha Christie from the collection The Road of Dreams—Agat...
2020-04-0119 min
ShedunnitHappily Ever AfterWhat would Peter Wimsey be without Harriet Vane?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/happilyeverafter.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—"Twenty Rules for Writing Detective Stories" by SS Van Dine—Ronald Knox’s Decalogue—Till Death Do Us Part by John Dickson Carr—The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle—The Secret Adversary by...
2020-03-1826 min
ShedunnitAll At SeaWhat could be a better place for a murder than a boat, out at sea?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/allatsea.Get a copy of my book, The Way to the Sea, from Blackwell’s here or request it at your local bookshop or library.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—Several of the short stories I mentioned are collected...
2020-03-0420 min
ShedunnitThe Pale HorseHow Agatha Christie’s spooky story inspired real life murderers and detectives.A friendly warning: there are major spoilers for The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie in this episode.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/thepalehorse.Special thanks today to my guests Kathryn Harkup and Sarah Phelps. Kathryn’s book is A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie and she’s on Twitter @RotwangsRobot. Sarah’s adaptation of The Pale Horse is available in the UK on BBC iPlayer and in the US on Amazon Prime from 13 Mar...
2020-02-1919 min
ShedunnitThe Great GladysOn Philip Larkin, a reptilian sleuth with a mellifluous voice, and a small amount of witchcraft.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/thegreatgladys.Special thanks today to my guest Lee Randall. You can follow her on Twitter @randallwrites and read her writing about Gladys Mitchell here.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—"Rediscovering Gladys Mitchell" by Lee Randall on Bookslut—"...
2020-02-0620 min
Podcast Radio HourBe Kind To Your Mind with Caroline CramptonAmanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton recommend self improvement podcasts, and chat to Where Is My Mind's Niall Breslin and Forever 35's Doree Shafrir.
Also featuring Caught Off Guard with Patricia Bright and Thirst Aid Kit.
2020-01-241h 00
ShedunnitTeaching SleuthingDetective fiction has always been regarded as a lesser kind of literature. So how do you teach it in a university?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/teachingsleuthing.Special thanks today to my guest Dr Victoria Stewart. You can follow her on Twitter @verbivorial and order her book Crime Writing in Interwar Britain: Fact and Fiction in the Golden Age here.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.B...
2020-01-2221 min
ShedunnitVictorian PioneersDecades before Miss Marple, there were Victorian lady sleuths taking on the world with their bloomers and their bicycles.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/victorianpioneers.Special thanks today to my guest Olivia Rutigliano. You can follow her on Twitter @oldrutigliano and reader her recent article for Lapham’s Quarterly “The Lady Is A Detective” here.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—The P...
2020-01-0824 min
ShedunnitLet It SnowSnow is a very powerful tool for a detective novelist. It can create a sinister atmosphere, keep suspects and murderer stormbound, and preserve the footprints of anyone who dares to escape. What could be more seasonal or festive than that?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/letitsnow.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub. Give the gift of membership at shedunnitbookclub.com/gift.Books and sources:—Murde...
2019-12-1121 min
ShedunnitCompetent WomenAnne Bedingfield, Emily Trefusis, Lucy Eyelesbarrow: why is it that Agatha Christie’s adventurous, highly competent young women never get to become recurring sleuths?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/competentwomen.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub. Give the gift of membership at shedunnitbookclub.com/gift.Books and sources:—Agatha Christie’s Complete Secret Notebooks by John Curran—The Life and Crimes of Agatha Chri...
2019-11-2720 min
ShedunnitNotable TrialsHow did a legal history series become so well known that even Lord Peter Wimsey owned a set?Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/notabletrials.Special thanks today to my guest Dr Victoria Stewart. You can follow her on Twitter @verbivorial and order her book Crime Writing in Interwar Britain: Fact and Fiction in the Golden Age here.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and so...
2019-11-1322 min
ShedunnitThe Mutual Admiration SocietyOne chilly night in November 1912, a group of young women gathered together to share their writing with each other. From that meeting, we got Peter Wimsey, Harriet Vane, and so much more besides.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/mas.Special thanks today to my guest Mo Moulton, you can follow them on Twitter @hammock_tussock and order their book The Mutual Admiration Society: How Dorothy L. Sayers And Her Oxford Circle Remade The World For Women at Amazon, Waterstones, Hive or your local independent bookshop.Become a membe...
2019-10-3025 min
ShedunnitEnter The WatsonThe detective’s sidekick is a fundamental building block of the classic whodunnit. But they don’t often get full credit for the vital role they play in solving mysteries. Until now, that is.Find links to all the books and sources mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/sidekicks.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/bookclub.Books and sources:—A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie—The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle...
2019-10-1626 min
ShedunnitOff The RailsThere’s something so linear and definite about a train journey — it can only take you from A to B, with no possible deviations. Except when murder intervenes, and throws everything off the rails.Find links to all the books mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/offtherails.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books and sources:—The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle—"The Fallow Fields of Fiction" by Arnold Bennett in T...
2019-10-0227 min
ShedunnitKnock KnockWouldn’t sleuthing be so much easier if the dead could speak to the living?Find links to all the books mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/knockknock.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books and sources in order of appearance:—Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers—Peril at End House by Agatha Christie—Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens—The Plague Court Murders by John Dickson Carr—When...
2019-09-1826 min
ShedunnitBrides In The BathOnce is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. But three times? Three women dead in identical circumstances is highly suspicious. Find links to all the books mentioned at shedunnitshow.com/bridesinthebath.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books and sources in order of appearance:—The Magnificent Spilsbury and the Brides in the Bath by Jane Robins—Notable British Trials: George Joseph Smith—British Newspaper Archive—Murder on...
2019-09-0433 min
ShedunnitGolden Age Detective Fiction (Words To That Effect)Today, we have the final episode in my summer break guest series: 'Golden Age Detective Fiction' from Words To That Effect by Conor Reid. It first appeared on his feed in May 2019, and if you listen very closely you might recognise his interviewee.Find Words To That Effect at wttepodcast.com and in all good podcast apps. For the full shownotes and credits of this episode, see wttepodcast.com/golden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-08-2136 min
ShedunnitA Novel Remedy (The Allusionist)Today on my summer break guest series, we have Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist again (along with my husband Guy Cuthbertson) talking about the books we read to feel better when we're ill — plenty of detective fiction, of course. This episode first appeared on Helen's podcast in August 2018.Find The Allusionist at theallusionist.org and in all good podcast apps. Find the full shownotes, credits and transcript of this episode at theallusionist.org/convalescenceI've got one more guest episode coming up for you in August, and then I'll be back with a new Shedunnit on...
2019-08-0721 minPodcast Radio HourLiverpool with Caroline CramptonAmanda Litherland and Caroline Crampton are in Liverpool sampling some of the city's best podcasts. They speak to Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap, a podcast that tells the story of supporting Liverpool FC from the heart of the city. Non-football fans worry not - Amanda and Caroline don't know anything about the sport either! But the story of this podcast's success is one we can all learn from.
They produce up to 14 podcasts per week as well as video and written content, some of which is for their paid subscribers. While football is the main focus...
2019-07-2654 min
ShedunnitAlter Ego (The Allusionist)I'm taking a summer break from making the podcast, but I've roped in some friends to keep you entertained while I'm gone. Today, we have Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist, with three pieces about alter egos in an episode that first appeared on her show in April 2019. Keep your ears peeled until the last act, because you might just recognise her interviewee.Find The Allusionist at theallusionist.org and in all good podcast apps. Find the full shownotes, credits and transcript of this episode at theallusionist.org/alter-ego.I've got two more guest episodes coming...
2019-07-2431 min
Little AtomsLittle Atoms 596 - Caroline Crampton's The Way To The SeaCaroline Crampton is a writer and editor who contributes regularly to the Guardian, the Mail on Sunday and the New Humanist. She has appeared as a broadcaster on Newsnight, Sky News and BBC Radio 4. Her first book is The Way to The Sea: The Forgotten Histories of The Thames Estuary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2328 min
Spirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreThames River w/ Caroline CramptonCaroline Crampton has spent more than six years thinking about the Thames River. We’re so excited she joined us to talk about the river’s history and folklore! Featuring “more recently, the Middle Ages,” the Angel of the Thames, and the pilgrims’ version of the pressed penny.This week, Julia recommends the Join the Party one shot episode Goat Party (with Lauren Shippen).Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about sacrifice (human/animal), stabbings, espionage, drowning, and flooding.Sponsors- Honeybook: A purpose-built business management platform for creative sm...
2019-07-1056 min
ShedunnitThe Lady DetectiveMeet Maud West, a real life lady detective from the golden age of detective fiction who lived a very colourful life — as well as sleuthing, she liked to dress up as Charlie Chaplin and once threatened to shoot a ghost. But who was she, really?Find links to all the books mentioned and more details about my guests at shedunnitshow.com/theladydetective.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Get a free audiobook via Audi...
2019-07-1021 min
ShedunnitBack To SchoolSchool is an enclosed world that breeds tension and suspicion and stress. No wonder it's such a perfect setting for a murder mystery.Find links to all the books mentioned and more details about my guests at shedunnitshow.com/backtoschool.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Contributors:—Moira Redmond, author of the Clothes in Books blog—Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike book seriesBooks ment...
2019-06-2627 min
ShedunnitFlorence Maybrick IIHer trial gripped the nation and tested Britain’s legal system to the limit. But what happened to Florence Maybrick?This is the second of a two part story — listen to episode 16 first at shedunnitshow.com/florencemaybrick.Find links to further information and sources at shedunnitshow.com/florencemaybricktwo.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books consulted for research:—The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards—A is for Arsen...
2019-06-1233 min
ShedunnitOn The ThamesThe River Thames has always had a dark side. Its fast-flowing, tidal waters have long attracted those with something to hide.Find links to further reading and sources at shedunnitshow.com/onthethames.You can order my book about the Thames, The Way to the Sea, from Waterstones, Amazon or an independent bookshop. For international purchases, Amazon is (sadly) the best option.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books mentioned in order: —Gaudy Nig...
2019-05-2921 min
ShedunnitFlorence Maybrick IA shipboard romance that somehow became one of the most notorious domestic poisoning cases in British history. This is the story of Florence Maybrick.Check back for part two of this story on 12 June.Find links to further information and sources at shedunnitshow.com/florencemaybrick.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Books consulted for research: —The Golden Age of Murder by Martin Edwards —A is for Arsenic by Kathryn Harkup —Did She Kill Him...
2019-05-1527 min
ShedunnitPeriod StyleMurder mysteries: if you believe the clichés, they all happened in the 1920s and 1930s, surrounded by flappers and butlers. But let’s take a second to wonder — why is it that detective fiction is so closely associated with this period style?Find more information about my guest Jacqueline Winspear and the Maisie Dobbs books at her website jacquelinewinspear.com and get links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/periodstyle.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnits...
2019-05-0120 minPodcast Radio HourCaroline Crampton: The Lonely Palette and Flash ForwardAmanda Litherland is joined by Caroline Crampton to recommend great podcasts. This week, they recommend two independent podcasts and speak to their creators. The Lonely Palette is an art history podcast by Tamar Avishai. In each episode Tamar focuses on one work of art and looks into the movement, the social context, the anecdotes, and anything and everything else that will make it as exciting to you as it is to her. Flash Forward is a podcast about the future by Rose Eveleth. Each episode takes on a possible (or not so possible...
2019-04-261h 00
ShedunnitPseudonymsAuthors’ names loom large when we think about detective stories. Yet many of them are pseudonyms, created just to appear on book covers. But why go to all this trouble? And what makes a good pen name, anyway?Find more information about my guest Helen Fields / H.S. Chandler at her website helenfields.co.uk and get links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/pseudonyms.Become a member of the Shedunnit book club and get bonus audio, listen to ad free episodes and join a book-loving community at shedunnitshow.com/membership.Read about...
2019-04-1720 min
ShedunnitThe Secret Life of Ngaio MarshBy any definition, the New Zealand crime writer Ngaio Marsh lived an extraordinary life. But who was she really, this globetrotting blockbuster author who divided her life between opposite sides of the world?Find more information about my guest Joanne Drayton and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/ngaiomarsh.To be the first to know about future developments with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at shedunnitshow.com/newsletter.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure...
2019-04-0322 min
ShedunnitRound RobinWriting is usually a solitary pastime, yet a group of detective fiction authors in the early 1930s decided to work together on murder mystery stories. Is it possible to construct a compelling whodunnit this way, or do too many cooks spoil the broth?Fill out the audience survey and have your say in the future of the podcast at shedunnitshow.com/survey.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/roundrobin.The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find...
2019-03-2021 min
ShedunnitThe Other DetectivesSome sleuths need no introduction. But other characters, also created by famous authors like Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, lurk in obscurity. In this episode, we're on the hunt for the other detectives.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/theotherdetectives. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.You...
2019-03-0620 min
ShedunnitNurse DanielsOn 6 October 1926, a woman went into a cloakroom in Boulogne, France and never came out. She was never seen alive again. Her disappearance captivated the world, and even detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers tried to solve the case.This is the story of Nurse Daniels.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/nursedaniels. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Clic...
2019-02-2027 min
ShedunnitThe RulesA good detective story has a recognisable rhythm and plot points. But how did these tropes come about? And what happens when you break the rules?Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/therules. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast apps. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode. Click here to do that now in your app of choice.You can donate to the show at shedunnitshow.com/d...
2019-02-0620 min
ShedunnitDining with DeathFood matters in books. It helps to set the scene, build up characters and evoke a period, and it also symbolises comfort, security and domesticity. Yet in detective fiction, food can also be a method for murder. Everything is lovely at the family dinner, until somebody clutches their throat, turns blue in the face, and falls face forward into the soup.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/diningwithdeath. The podcast is on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram as @ShedunnitShow, and you can find it in all major podcast...
2019-01-2323 min
ShedunnitEdith ThompsonOn the morning of 9 January 1923, a brutal and horrifying execution took place at Holloway Prison in London. The condemned young woman screamed and cried, but no last minute reprieve arrived. Long after she was dead, her story would inspire authors like James Joyce, E.M. Delafield, Dorothy L. Sayers and Sarah Waters, and you can find traces of it in many detective novels published in the decades since.This is the story of Edith Thompson.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/ediththompson. The podcast is on...
2019-01-0923 min
ShedunnitAdaptations (with Sarah Phelps)For many people, their main contact with detective fiction is via film and television adaptations. For a huge global audience, Agatha Christie's work is as often watched as it is read. Any new production is greeted with intense scrutiny, so what is it really like to adapt these stories? Screenwriter Sarah Phelps, the woman behind the recent BBC versions of And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution, Ordeal by Innocence and now The ABC Murders, explains.Find more information about this episode and links to the books discussed at shedunnitshow.com/adaptations. The podcast is on T...
2018-12-2622 min
ShedunnitCrime at ChristmasReading crime fiction from the early twentieth century is a really popular activity at Christmas. It's nice to curl up with a good whodunnit by the fire, but if we stop and think about it, reading about complicated ways for people to die is not exactly the most festive thing to do. So why is it that we love crime at Christmas?Contributors:—Cecily Gayford, senior commissioning editor at Profile—Anna Leszkiewicz, deputy culture editor at the New Statesman. Read her article about cosy murder mysteries here.Books and stories mentioned in ord...
2018-12-1921 min