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 World58 minutes ago Naruto: Trump stirs backlash in Japan over use of anime characters Bussiness1 hour ago US inflation surges to three-year high of 4.2% World1 hour ago Air India crash: Sumeet Sabharwal’s father vows to defend son’s reputation ahead of report World2 hours ago Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged Sports2 hours ago Women’s T20 World Cup: Alex Hartley’s team-by-team guide and predictions Sports2 hours ago Keith Piper: Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper dies at the age of 56 World2 hours ago Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia Travel2 hours ago Travel stylishly with Katie Loxton’s airline-approved hand luggage Travel2 hours ago Travel stylishly with Katie Loxton’s airline-approved hand luggage Travel3 hours ago ‘Plan your travel’ urge festival organisers