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Russell Davies interviews A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film

The Art of Artists: Series 5

The Art of Artists: Series 5: Episode 4: Martina Cole

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Episode 4: Martina Cole

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BBC Radio 2 - The Art of Artists, Series 5, Martina Cole

Russell Davies interviews crime writer Martina Cole.

Russell Davies interviews legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week Russell meets crime writer Martina Cole.

Growing up in Essex, Martina worked in a variety of jobs, from a cleaner to a supermarket shelf-stacker, before her breakthrough novel "Dangerous Lady" in 1991. She has now been acknowledged as the queen of crime drama and has sold in excess of 14 million copies.

She speaks to Russell about her art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Russell Davies interviews A-list contributors to the worlds of music, art, comedy and film

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