Harry & Alex are joined by Robert Thorogood, Sunday Times Bestselling novelist and creator of 'Death in Paradise' and ’The Marlow Murder Club’. He shares the real story that helped bring Death in Paradise to our screens, and his awkward encounter with fellow author Richard Osman. 

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Timecodes

00:50 - Win a Ninja Crispi!

02:02 - Competition Details

06:06 - Why is Death in Paradise such a hit?

07:19 - Robert went from nothing to a HIT show!

09:40 - The true story behind the show

19:55 - Awkward Richard Osman encounter!

Email deadline April 21st.

TV Shows

Death in Paradise (BBC One)

The Marlow Murder Club (UKTV Drama)

Jonathan Creek (BBC iPlayer)

Hustle (BBC iPlayer)

Life on Mars (BBC iPlayer)

Ballykissangel (BritBox)

Wild at Heart (ITVX)

Hacks (on HBO Max)

Brothers and Sisters (on You and Drama)

Films

Edge of Tomorrow (Amazon Prime Video)

Looper  Amazon Prime Video)

Podcasts

You're Wrong About ADHD 

Martini Shots 

Books

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 

Jackson Brodie series by Kate Atkinson

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