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Val McDermid on PD James

Crime writer Val McDermid chooses the author, and creator of Inspector Dalgliesh, PD James. With Matthew Parris. From 2015.

Val McDermid thinks crime writing is most definitely a suitable job for a woman.

She believes women are good at observing the minutiae of life and incorporating them into clue development.

Despite writing a book entitled 'An Unsuitable Job For A Woman', PD James evidently thought the same.

Val McDermid discusses her grea life with the help of James's friend, the literary critic Peter Kemp.

Presented by Matthew Parris.

Producer: Maggie Ayre

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in June 2015.

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30 minutes

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Fri 14 Jun 2024 00:00

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Parris
Interviewed Guest Val McDermid
Interviewed Guest Peter Kemp
Producer Maggie Ayre

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  • Tue 2 Jun 2015 16:30
  • Fri 5 Jun 2015 23:00
  • Thu 13 Aug 2020 18:30
  • Fri 14 Aug 2020 00:30
  • Sat 15 Aug 2020 07:30
  • Sat 15 Aug 2020 17:30
  • Sun 16 Aug 2020 05:30
  • Thu 13 Jun 2024 10:00
  • Thu 13 Jun 2024 16:00
  • Fri 14 Jun 2024 00:00

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