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 Sports13 minutes ago Serena Williams: American’s Queen’s campaign in doubt after Victoria Mboko injury Bussiness57 minutes ago Shropshire school uniform charity plans fundraising week World2 hours ago Norway crown princess’s son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court World2 hours ago Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say Sports2 hours ago Omar Artan: Somali referee back home after being denied entry to USA Sports2 hours ago Christian Pulisic: Marcelo Balboa says USA not totally reliant on AC Milan star Travel2 hours ago Take 5 with Missouri Highway 36 Entertainment2 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing: Lacey Turner confirmed as first 2026 celebrity contestant Sports3 hours ago Boxing: Chantelle Cameron to face Mikaela Mayer in August unification bout World4 hours ago Naruto: Trump stirs backlash in Japan over use of anime characters