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As Ronan Keating returns with a new album, Jim White, Claudia Connell and Brian Viner discuss the time Claudia met him (and was very disappointed). Jim speaks to crime queen Val McDermid, who has sold 16 million novels and inspired TV series such as Wire in the Blood, about writing in lockdown (and choosing the 'right' level of violence in a whodunnit).

<p>As Ronan Keating returns with a new album, Jim White, Claudia Connell and Brian Viner discuss the time Claudia met him (and was very disappointed). Jim speaks to crime queen Val McDermid, who has sold 16 million novels and inspired TV series such as Wire in the Blood, about writing in lockdown (and choosing the 'right' level of violence in a whodunnit).</p>

Our top critics bring you everything that’s REALLY worth seeing, doing, or buying in the week ahead. Join Event magazine’s Jim White and guests for 30 minutes of hype-free insider chat on the hits, misses and run-a-milers from the world of entertainment. With star turns from the Daily Mail’s legendary showbiz king Baz Bamigboye and the stars of stage, page and screen. Free every Friday morning with Mail+ Briefings.

<p>Our top critics bring you everything that&rsquo;s REALLY worth seeing, doing, or buying in the week ahead. Join Event magazine&rsquo;s Jim White and guests for 30 minutes of hype-free insider chat on the hits, misses and run-a-milers from the world of entertainment. With star turns from the Daily Mail&rsquo;s legendary showbiz king Baz Bamigboye and the stars of stage, page and screen. Free every Friday morning with Mail+ Briefings.</p>

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