Chris Chibnall
About this episode
Chris Chibnall discusses his new novel and writing inspirations with Simon and Matt.
Screenwriter and author Chris Chibnall joins Simon and Matt for a natter about his new novel, Broadchurch, Agatha Christie and his inspirations for stories. Chris discusses his writing routine, holiday parks, sitting on ideas for years before writing them - and - adapting his own novels for the screen. Here's a little more about his new novel, 'The Parkwood Murders': For its many repeat customers, Parkwood Holiday Village in west Dorset is a haven – an idyllic woodland, a tranquil lake, customer service around the clock. Until, just before dawn the day after midsummer, a body is found in the resort’s swimming pool . Detective Nicola Bridge, exhausted from late nights worrying about her increasingly errant teenage son, faces an endless stream of potential witnesses. But as she speaks to the guests and staff, she soon uncovers an interconnected web of secrets and lies. Was the killer the guest who lied to his wife about where he was that night? Was it the arrogant high ropes instructor who’s unable to explain his recent scars? Or might it be the new resort manager, an impeccably put-together woman with a very big secret With hundreds of restless guests and staff on site, Nicola…
People in this episode
Host: Simon Mayo
Guest: Chris Chibnall
Topics covered
- screenwriting
- novels
- mystery
- inspiration
- writing routine
Keywords
- Chris Chibnall
- Broadchurch
- The Parkwood Murders
- mystery novel
- writing routine
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Broadchurch, The Parkwood Murders
Places: Parkwood Holiday Village, west Dorset
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