In Cold(ish) Blood

Lynne Truss observes the inhabitants of Meridian Cliffs on the south coast of England. When Hugh Velvey's carpet shop mysteriously burns down, it attracts the attention of rookie reporter, Lauren.

A fan of Truman Capote and American crime reportage, she finds herself drawn to the gutted, blackened warehouse in the small, bleak, wind-battered town, and dreams of writing her breakthrough piece for a British Sunday supplement.

Then a gruesome discovery is made in a Turkish rug.

Directed by Kate McAll
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4.