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Mentioned in 18 episodes

The Thursday Murder Club

Book • 2020

The Thursday Murder Club follows four friends—Joyce, Elizabeth, Ibrahim, and Ron—living in the Coopers Chase retirement village.

They meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes.

When a local developer, Ian Ventham, is found dead, the club becomes involved in their first live case.

As more bodies are discovered, the group works with the police, particularly PC Donna de Freitas and DCI Chris Hudson, to solve the murders.

The novel blends humor, wit, and suspense, highlighting the unique skills and backgrounds of the elderly sleuths, including Joyce's nursing experience, Elizabeth's mysterious past, Ibrahim's psychiatric expertise, and Ron's trade union leadership.

The story is told through a mix of Joyce's diary entries and third-person narratives, reflecting Osman's television production style.

Mentioned by

Michelle Finneran Dennedy

Mentioned in 18 episodes

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as a light fiction author.

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, who is the author of the book.

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when discussing why The Mousetrap has been so successful. Richard is doing a Thursday Murder Club play.

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after reading them in preparation for an interview.

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, noting that the movie adaptation is number one worldwide and book sales are boosted.

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, discussing a character in a coma throughout the film.

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Mentioned by

Elizabeth Day

in the introduction as a best-selling mystery novel adapted into a film starring

Tom Ellis

.

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Mentioned by

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as the book premiere for which 10 pairs of tickets will be given away.

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as a super fun and easy to read series.

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Mentioned by

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in reference to a series of books by Richard Osman.

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as a delightful and charming book with beautiful and brilliant characterization.

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Mentioned by

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as a favorite mystery series with witty dialogue.

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Mentioned by

Richard Osman

when discussing the American editions of his books.

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as a silly and fun mystery book that humanizes the elderly.

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