Entertainment BBC Death Valley creator says TV crime dramas don’t have to be ‘miserable’ Published 3 weeks ago on May 19, 2026 By News24x7 Share Tweet “Just because someone’s dead, doesn’t mean we have to be miserable,” says the hit BBC drama writer. Related Topics: Up Next Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize Don't Miss Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe to present Strictly Come Dancing Continue Reading Latest Sports35 minutes ago Omar Artan: Somali referee back home after being denied entry to USA Sports46 minutes ago Christian Pulisic: Marcelo Balboa says USA not totally reliant on AC Milan star Travel52 minutes ago Take 5 with Missouri Highway 36 Entertainment55 minutes ago Strictly Come Dancing: Lacey Turner confirmed as first 2026 celebrity contestant Sports2 hours ago Boxing: Chantelle Cameron to face Mikaela Mayer in August unification bout World2 hours ago Naruto: Trump stirs backlash in Japan over use of anime characters Bussiness2 hours ago US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2% World3 hours ago Air India crash: Sumeet Sabharwal’s father vows to defend son’s reputation ahead of report World3 hours ago Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged Sports3 hours ago Women’s T20 World Cup: Alex Hartley’s team-by-team guide and predictions