Caroline: There are many things to love about the stories that emerged from the golden age of detective fiction. These mysteries from the interwar years have clever plots that engage with a complicated set of rules, an insistence on fair play, strong recurring characters and a powerful sense of narrative
26 Jul 2023Why are crime writers so bowled over by the game? Thank you to my guests, Dr. Andrew Green and cricket statistician Andy Zaltzman. You can find more cricket-related content and news from Andy by listening to Test Match Special on BBC Radio 5, or via his podcast, The Bugle Ashes
26 Jul 2023How do we approach offensive language in texts from previous times? Be aware that this episode includes discussion of prejudice, slurs and "of its time" attitudes and language. Thank you to my guest, Subhadra Das. You can find more information about her work at her website subhadradas.com
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