Inside Lynda La Plante’s World: From Prime Suspect to Serial Killers

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In a revealing sit-down with Rhiannon Jones, crime-writing legend Lynda La Plante opens the doors to her home and her extraordinary career. She reflects on the groundbreaking impact of Prime Suspect, how she pioneered the use of forensic science on television, and why her latest character, Jack Warr, might just be her most haunting creation yet.

From filling her mouth with beetroot juice to perfect blood-splatter realism, to casting a then-unknown Helen Mirren, La Plante reveals the meticulous research and sheer instinct behind her iconic stories. Plus, hear the real story behind Jane Tennison, inspired by a no-nonsense female detective who once dumped her into a real post-mortem.

With awards piling up and another Jack Warr novel on the way, Lynda La Plante shows no signs of slowing down.

00:00 - Welcome to Lynda La Plante’s Home
00:10 - Jack Warr & Crucified: A Character on the Edge
01:46 - The Psychology of Trauma and the Art World
02:16 - Widows and the Power of Female Leads
03:56 - Casting for Impact: Why Faces Matter
04:25 - Creating Prime Suspect and Jane Tennison
05:32 - Meeting the Real-Life Tennison
06:41 - Forensics, DNA & TV Firsts
07:33 - Launching Helen Mirren’s TV Career
08:28 - Ralph Fiennes and Other Discoveries
08:45 - Where Do Your Stories Come From?
09:07 - The Memoir: Getting Away With Murder
10:10 - Beetroot Juice & Blood Splatter Accuracy
11:00 - Lifetime Achievement Awards & What’s Next
11:42 - Lynda’s Final Thoughts

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