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Crime Time FM

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Crime Fiction
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CWA Daggers
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The Broken Detective
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Regular crime, thriller & mystery interviews, features and reviews. Flagship weekly show - IN PERSON WITH PAUL hosted by Paul Burke & seasonal series #OnTheSofaWithVictoria hosted by best selling thriller writer Victoria Selman. Also festival coverage, award ceremonies and magazine shows hosted by Paul with Victoria and Crime Time editor/Financial Times crime critic Barry Forshaw. The monthly Re... more

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Sara Paretsky chats to Paul Burke about her new spy thriller Bad Company, Lily, CIA = bad dog, being a Chicago Pitbull and falling out of bed in Paris as inspiration for a novel.

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Tariq Ashkanani (Hollow Boys), Emma Styles (The Shark) and Essie Fox (Catherine/Dangerous) chat to Paul Burke about Underground fires, Byron and Vampires and Sharks in the mind and Capital Crime Festival. 

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Recent Guests

Essie Fox
Author of Catherine and Dangerous; Byron novel
Self-published/Reuters; Historical novelist
Episode: Summer Reads In Person With Paul
Tariq Ashkanani
Author of The Hollow Boys
Viper, Amazon publishing
Episode: Summer Reads In Person With Paul
Emma Styles
Author of The Shark
Sphere Books
Episode: Summer Reads In Person With Paul
Denise Mina
Tartan noir pioneer, Dagger winner
Author
Episode: The CWA Daggers Award Night
Rob McInroy
Author of Barvick Falls (shortlisted for Historical Dagger)
Author
Episode: CWA DAGGERS 2026 SPECIAL ON CRIME TIME FM
Noelle Ihli
Author of Such Quiet Girls (Steel Dagger shortlisted)
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Episode: CWA DAGGERS 2026 SPECIAL ON CRIME TIME FM
Michael Wood
Author of Waiting (short story, shortlisted for Short Story Dagger)
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Episode: CWA DAGGERS 2026 SPECIAL ON CRIME TIME FM
Nicci Cloke
Author of Her Many Faces (Twisted Dagger shortlisted)
Author
Episode: CWA DAGGERS 2026 SPECIAL ON CRIME TIME FM
Victoria Goldman
Author of Little Secrets (shortlisted for Who Done It dagger)
Self-published author
Episode: CWA DAGGERS 2026 SPECIAL ON CRIME TIME FM

Hosts

Paul Burke
Host of Crime Time FM; involved in interviews and festival coverage; multiple affiliations with Crime Time FM.
Victoria Selman
Host of On the Sofa with Victoria; best-selling thriller writer; conducts in-depth author conversations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Exceptional

    The best crime fiction podcast out there. Paul thoroughly reads the books he features and is a top-notch host. Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottyOSMR
    United States3 years ago
  • Very insightful

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It has introduced me to so many writers that I had previously no knowledge. It is fascinating to hear how each author approaches writing, and the challenges they sometimes face. However, it is costing me a fortune as I add their books to my ever-growing crime library!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wac653
    Australia3 years ago
  • Legal fiction writers

    I have just listened to Imran Mahamood and Steve Cavanagh. It was really interesting to think of the courtroom being a bit like a theatre putting on a play. The whole interview was really interesting and live both of these writers, the characters the plots always have you gripped, as well as yours too Victoria. I will be scrolling back now and listening to more of some of the great writers who don't always get the recognition they should have. Thank you for an interesting podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bubbles1962
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • EXCELLENT

    This is an absolutely excellent podcast for crime fiction lovers. There are a number of different shows from one on one interviews, film reviews and discussions between some really big names.

    The hosts are all brilliant bringing the right amount of humour and banter to the episodes.

    Enetrtaining and engaging, HIGHLY recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sootyandsweep1977
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fantastic show!

    Brilliant blend of one on one interviews, panel discussions and film reviews. The perfect podcast for crime fiction fans with some massive names to boot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrsdmjackson
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The mix of one-on-one chats, panels, and media reviews keeps episodes varied and engaging.
Guests are described as influential and credible within crime fiction, with solid storytelling and industry knowledge.
Listeners highlight high-quality interviewers and strong guest lineups.
Fans praise deep-dive craft insights and real-world publishing perspectives.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MALCOLM KEMPT In Person With Paul
Q: How did the North shape the main character and the setting?
The North provided a crucible where isolation, climate, and a changing cultural landscape press in on every character. Cole's outsider status mirrors the author's own experience, grounding the story in authentic atmosphere and the complexities of Inuit communities, where tradition and modern challenges collide.
MALCOLM KEMPT In Person With Paul
Q: Tell us then about A Gift Before Dying. How would you set that up for people?
Elderick Cole, a police officer with a botched past, is reassigned to a remote Arctic town. A young woman dies under suspicious circumstances, initially ruled a suicide, but Cole believes it's murder. He teams up with the victim's younger brother, a reluctant ally, and the investigation becomes a path to redemption for Cole amid a community marked by trauma, poverty, and cultural shifts.
TRACY SIERRA In Person With Paul
Q: What inspired Warning Signs and how does it relate to Nightwatching in terms of themes and setting?
Warning Signs came together as a companion in sense, exploring a different angle—focusing on a child's perspective during a father-son retreat in the backcountry—and it allowed me to examine crime from what's more likely and personal, while using a rugged Colorado setting to heighten tension.
TRACY SIERRA In Person With Paul
Q: Nightwatching is the debut that put you on the map; can you tell us a bit about what it was like to bring that story to life on screen after its success?
The TV/film adaptation process is surreal and slow, with the project moving through options and casting long after the book's release; the experience of being part of something that takes on a life of its own while you're still promoting the book is strange but exciting.
SIMON BECKETT In Person With Paul
Q: So eight books in 20 years. Were you celebrating that particular anniversary?
Beckett reflects on the milestone with a sense of achievement and continued curiosity, noting the enduring appeal of the David Hunter character and the pace of production rather than marking a single celebratory moment.

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The show centers on crime fiction and thriller storytelling, featuring in-depth author interviews, craft-focused conversations, and industry-insider perspectives. Episodes frequently explore writing process, publishing paths (traditional vs. self-publishing), setting and character development, and real-world crime context, often weaving lively banter with practical tips for readers, aspiring writers, and industry professionals. Notable strengths include a track record of high-profile guest authors, cross-market publishing insights, and a mix of intimate career storytelling with broad discussions on craft, making it a strong fit for listeners who love serious, on-topic author insights delivered with warmth and personality.

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1. Essie Fox
2. Tariq Ashkanani
3. Emma Styles
4. Denise Mina
5. Rob McInroy
6. Noelle Ihli
7. Michael Wood
8. Nicci Cloke

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