In this episode we talk to former cop turned crime writer Graham Bartlett, investigate the world's oldest police forces, and walk in the footsteps of Napoleon

In this episode we talk to crime writer Alis Hawkins, discuss the Welsh Rebecca Riots, chat about Gŵyl Crime Cymru, Wales' international crime fiction festival, and profile some of history's most infamous poisoners.

In this episode we chat to crime writer John Lincoln Williams, discuss his new novel, punk rock, and interviewing Great American Crime Writers, as well as his biography of pop legend Shirley Bassey. We also talk about writers who were terrible people.

In this episode we speak to renowned crime writer Andrew Taylor who leads us through Restoration England, discuss Edgar Allen Poe in London, and the TV crime show 'Ozark'

In this episode we talk to bestselling crime writer Laura Wilson, discuss Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, and the ins and outs of French publishing

In this episode we talk to crime writing legend Peter May about his new novel in which crime fiction meets climate change. We also discuss Friday the 13th, the superstitions, the films, and how numerology often trumps rational decision-making

In this episode we chat to crime writer Helen Fields, discuss her new novel The Institution, dissect Prince Andrew's autobiography, and talk about our favourite biographies, quite possibly the best biographies of all time.

In this episode we chat to thriller superstar Lisa Jewell, discuss a cunning plan to meet your New Year's resolutions, talk about books to look out for in 2023, and reveal 101 recipes using chickpeas that no one really wants to eat.

In this episode we chat to global crime writing superstar Jane Harper, author of The Dry, discuss Outback Noir, and pontificate on the merits of our sexy Christmas underwear

In this episode we speak to Lord Peter Hains, politician and thriller writer, discuss wildlife poaching, apartheid protests, and the different forms of meditation