Val McDermid explores how the peace process and volatile economics has influenced cross border Irish crime fiction. From 2011. Show more
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The Crime Writer at the Festival
Same Crime, Next Year
14 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM
Short story by Val McDermid, co-founder of the Theakston's Crime Writing Festival, held annually in Harrogate, and now the biggest celebration of the genre in the world. Show more
30 minutes
Literary panel game presented by David Baddiel. The team of Brian Sewell and Julie Myerson takes on that of Val McDermid and Toby Young.
David Dimbleby chairs topical debate from Glasgow.
Charlie Baker, Val McDermid, Martin Offiah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
Charlie Baker, Val McDermid, Martin Offiah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
Charlie Baker, Val McDermid, Martin Offiah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Comic capers amongst the carrots when a body is found on an allotment. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and Miriam Margolyes. From June 2014. Show more
Are there green shoots of love between Alma and Jo? Crime comedy with Julie Hesmondhalgh and Miriam Margolyes. From June 2014. Show more
Jason and Alma follow the money to find intrigue on a market stall. Crime comedy starring Julie Hesmondhalgh. From June 2014. Show more
Fear stalks the herd. Is the case nearing its end? Crime comedy with Julie Hesmondhalgh and Miriam Margolyes. From June 2014. Show more
The date of Friday 13th adds to the air of danger and mystery. Allotment-based crime comedy with Julie Hesmondhalgh. From June 2014. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Is it only a matter of time before murder is on the menu? And where is DCI Alma Blair's sergeant? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
DCI Alma Blair's romantic dinner for two rudely interrupted with news of a body by the bidet. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh. Show more
Woman's Hour
Sixth form transition, Cilla Black tribute, Cook the Perfect
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The programme explores post-16 education options. Plus, the business of flower festivals, Cilla Black tribute, Val McDermid on the work of Josephine Tey, and Claire Thomson cooks. Show more
Woman's Hour
Helen Clark; Susie Orbach; Mariane Perle; Singing to survive; Sally Bolton
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark; Susie Orbach and Mariane Pearl discuss the media's portrayal of women; Val McDermid talks about her new novel. Jenni Murray presents. Show more
Charlie Baker, Val McDermid, Martin Offiah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
Front Row
Edmund de Waal; Winner of Young Musician; Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Edmund de Waal in his studio; James Bartlett on winning Young Musician of the Year; The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble perform in the studio; writing for the teenage voice. Show more
Charlie Baker, Val McDermid, Martin Offiah and Rebecca Lucy Taylor test their general knowledge skills on this week's House of Games. Show more
Woman's Hour
East Dunbartonshire - The Best Place to be a Woman
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
What makes East Dunbartonshire the best place overall to be a woman? We hear your views about where you live and discuss how your hometown can shape your life. Show more