Podcast Episodes

A Detective's Farewell

How do you say goodbye to a long-running character?

Many thanks to my guest, Elly Griffiths. Her latest book is The Last Remains. There are no spoiler…

3 years, 8 months ago

The Mysterious Dorothy Bowers

She wrote five successful murder mysteries and then vanished without a trace.

Mentioned in this episode: 

— Postscript to Poison by Dorothy Bowers

— Sha…

3 years, 9 months ago

The Advertising Adventures of Dorothy L. Sayers

She created Lord Peter Wimsey — and also some excellent slogans about mustard.

Mentioned in this episode:

— The Mutual Admiration Society by Mo Moulton…

3 years, 9 months ago

Let It Snow (Replay)

Snow is a very powerful tool for a detective novelist. It can create a sinister atmosphere, keep suspects and murderer stormbound, and preserve the f…

3 years, 10 months ago

Howdunnit

Invert everything you know about murder mysteries.

Mentioned in this episode:

— "The Case of Oscar Brodski” by R. Austin Freeman

— The Mystery of 31, Ne…

3 years, 11 months ago

Clerical Crimes

Why do murder mysteries contain so many vicars?

Mentioned in this episode:

— Measuring religious affiliation in Great Britain by Clive D. Field

— The Ni…

3 years, 11 months ago

The Shedunnit Centenary

In which Caroline is the guest, not the host.

Caroline Crampton is the host of Shedunnit. You can find out what she does when she’s not hosting this p…

3 years, 11 months ago

The Kidnap of Elizabeth Canning

There’s a dark story connecting this 18th century abduction with a 20th century crime novel.

Thanks to my guest, Tana French. The new Penguin edition …

4 years ago

Queering The Golden Age

What if everything we thought about murder mysteries was wrong?

Thanks to my guest, Benedict Morrison. Among his many publications, you can read him o…

4 years ago

A Prize Mystery

Could you beat the detective to the solution?

This live episode of Shedunnit was recorded at the 2022 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torqua…

4 years, 1 month ago