Crime fiction author Karin Slaughter

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On the Arts Hour this time, Nikki Bedi is joined by bestselling American crime fiction author Karin Slaughter, and critic and film producer Catherine Bray, to discuss the cultural highlights of the past week. Hollywood film star and producer Tom Cruise reveals how he developed the stunts for his latest movie, Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning, Part One. Country music legend Dolly Parton explains how she thought up the idea of pouring herself a cup of ambition in her classic song, 9 to 5. British actor Rosamund Pike describes the joy and freedom of audio acting. And Commonwealth Short Story Prize winner Kwame McPherson on how the Caribbean inspires his writing. Presenter: Nikki Bedi Producer: Paul Waters (Photo: Karin Slaughter. Credit: James Arthur Gekiera/AFP/Getty Images)