Crime Writer Mark Billingham was born in The Midlands of England.

In the first of three programmes, he returns to the region that made him a writer to celebrate its literature both past and present.

Along the way Mark meets some of The Midlands’ finest writing talent and browses the BBC archives.

Featuring:

* The Rotters’ Club [12/11/2003] BBC Radio 4

* In the Studio: Lee Child [31/10/2017] BBC World Service

Producer: Jessica Treen

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in December 2019. Show less