1.30pm Introduction and Welcome: Jake Kerridge

1.35pm Opening Panel: Martin Edwards, Alison Joseph and Kate Ellis discuss  Howdunit: A Masterclass in Crime Writing by The Detection Club

2.05pm Martin Edwards and Christine Poulson assess Anthony and Peter Shaffer

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2.45pm Jim Noy considers From Holmes to Hammer: A Hierarchy of Detection

3.15pm Moira Redmond and Len Tyler examine The Great Gladys (Mitchell)

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3.55pm Mark Green looks at Fogginess: A comparison of the writing styles of the four Queens of Crime

4.25pm Steve Barge and Kate Jackson consider The Resurrection of Brian Flynn

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5.05pm Curtis Evans uncovers The Many Faces of Patrick Quentin, Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge

5.35pm Closing panel with Jake Kerridge: Does Every Great Detective Need a Watson?

The organisers reserve the right to change the programme and timings.