About this season
Six of the best British crime thriller writers are profiled during the running up to the ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards. Each author will be given their own week, featuring some of their finest TV adaptations every night, plus an exclusive documentary examining their lives and work, talking to the stars who have brought their characters to life on screen, fellow writers, fans and the authors themselves.
Episodes (6)
1
E1
1. Ian Rankin
Aired 18 August 2008
First documentary launches featuring Ian Rankin followed by a week of 'Rebus' episodes.
2
E2
2. Val McDermid
Aired 25 August 2008
3
E3
3. Colin Dexter
Aired 1 September 2008
4
E4
4. PD James
Aired 8 September 2008
5
E5
5. Ruth Rendell
Aired 15 September 2008
This week it's the turn of Wexford creator Ruth Rendell, with classic episodes and an exclusive documentary.
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E6
6. Lynda LaPlante
Aired 22 September 2008