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Crime Stories and Ghost Stories

Duration: 43 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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Why do we seek explanations for most mysterious events but prefer some when they're unresolved? That's the discussion with Anne McElvoy today, including Val McDermid who uncovers the secrets of forensic science, Susan Hill exploring suspense and atmosphere in ghost stories, Alex Werner from the Museum of London's new Sherlock Holmes exhibition and Dr David Clarke, who reveals the official accounts behind well known paranormal events.

Producer: Simon Tillotson. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Anne McElvoy
Interviewed Guest:
Val McDermid
Interviewed Guest:
Susan Hill
Interviewed Guest:
Alex Werner
Interviewed Guest:
David Clarke

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