How British TV Mysteries Inspire My Writing
3 Shows That Offer Good Lessons
British TV is some of the best when it comes to mysteries, and it has certainly had an influence on my writing. I grew up watching British television and reading British mysteries, including Agatha Christie, with my grandmother.
My grandmother was an avid mystery fan, and we loved sitting down together in the evenings to watch a good mystery and see who could unravel the puzzle first. We made guesses all throughout the show, coming up with complex theories for each series we watched.
The Thrill of a Good Riddle
In this piece, I want to talk about a few specific shows that inspired me to write mysteries in the first place and still give me motivation when I am in a slump: Midsomer Murders, Agatha Christie’s Poirot, and Broadchurch.
These shows, mostly set in the lovely British countryside, have taught me a lot about writing mysteries — and writing in general.
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders is a British TV show that has been running since 1997. The show takes place in the fictional county of Midsomer, and it follows the investigations of DCI John Barnaby (played by John Nettles).
