Writing...The Midlands

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Writing... The Midlands: 1. Jonathan Coe and Lee Child

Writing... The Midlands

1. Jonathan Coe and Lee Child

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Writing... The Midlands, 1. Jonathan Coe and Lee Child

Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his roots for a literary tour of the Midlands.

Crime Writer Mark Billingham goes back to his Midlands roots to celebrate its literature both past and present.

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.

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