Martin Edwards
Crime fiction author and researcher. He is an expert in the history of crime writing and the current president of the Detection Club.
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Aug 30, 2025 • 45min
Crime fiction history: everything you wanted to know
Martin Edwards, a crime fiction author and researcher, discusses the captivating evolution of the genre. He delves into the origins of crime novels, spotlighting significant figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie. Edwards highlights the Detection Club, founded in 1928, as a pivotal force for authors. He explores how crime fiction reflects societal changes and human psychology, while also noting the essential contributions of women in shaping the genre. Discover the enduring legacy of characters like Sherlock Holmes and how literature has influenced real-life crime.
Mar 17, 2026 • 42min
Gentleman Jack ballet, BTS reunited, Irish myths - a feminist retelling, Len Deighton remembered
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Belgian-Colombian choreographer who turns Anne Lister’s diaries into ballet movement. Julie Yoon-yong Lee, BBC Korean Service reporter who explains BTS’s cultural weight and the trot revival. Salma El‑Wardany, writer reimagining Deirdre with Irish and Egyptian‑Pakistani roots. Martin Edwards, crime novelist and historian reflecting on Len Deighton’s legacy. They discuss dance translation, K‑Pop comebacks, mythic retellings and espionage fiction.
