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Crime writer John Harvey, The best characters in fiction

Veteran crime writer John Harvey talks about the latest in his Charlie Resnick series, Body and Soul.
And what makes a convincing character in fiction? Writers discuss the art of bringing people alive with words.

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28 minutes

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Thu 3 May 201815:30

Chapters

  • Unforgettable characters in fiction

    Duration: 09:56

  • Writer Ed Docx on Emotional Choreography

    Duration: 04:59

  • Writer John Harvey on retiring his fictional creation Frank Elder

    Duration: 07:58

  • Melissa Cox gives her Editor's tip - Meet me at the Museum

    Duration: 03:39

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterMariella Frostrup
Interviewed GuestJohn Harvey

Broadcasts

  • Sun 29 Apr 201816:00
  • Thu 3 May 201815:30

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