Person: Lynda La Plante

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<p>Lynda La Plante at BFI Southbank during the ‘Prime Suspect’ 30th anniversary screening at BFI Southbank in September 2021 in London. File picture: Tim P Whitby/Getty Images</p>

culture

Author interview: By the book: La Plante recounts a life defined by crime writing

The 81-year-old has utilised her storytelling skills to great effect in her memoir, fittingly titled 'How to Get Away With Murder'

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Victoria’s Secret: Why Ms Smurfit decided to leave America

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Viola’s movie ‘at the right time, in the right zeitgeist’

celebrity

Colin Farrell movie and Irish film's world premiere announced for Toronto Film Festival

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Victoria Smurfit returns to Cork Film Festival

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What I’ve learned from watching detective shows

First thoughts

This week's book reviews in brief

Sat, 21 Sep, 2013

Bestsellers

MASS MARKETFICTION

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

Prime Suspect to get US makeover

Hit crime drama 'Prime Suspect' is being turned into a series for US audiences, with the action transferring to New York.

Mon, 16 May, 2011

Superb writing in ‘The Commander’ TV series

Amanda Burton returns in the crime drama series ‘The Commander’ (Acorn Media, €32.99).

Fri, 04 Jul, 2008

Eccleston to star in romantic comedy

Actor Christopher Eccleston is to make a romantic comedy after quitting his role as Dr Who.

Sun, 15 May, 2005

Monarch of the Glen actor found hanged

Scottish actor Phil McCall has been found hanged at his home.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2002