Aspects of History

Mark Ellis on Crime in WW2 London, & My Top 10 Historical Movies

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This week's pod features Mark Ellis, bestselling crime novelist and creator of DCI Merlin. We chat about the reality of London life, when not all its population joined together against the common foe. His latest novel, Dead in the Water, features American criminals, Nazis and stolen art.In the second part of the pod, I give my top 10 historical films. This list is mine, and so a little bit different to the usual lists you'll see. You'll find links to both sections below.Mark Ellis LinksThe latest DCI Frank Merlin: Dead in the WaterRevolt in Cornwall, by Kate Werran - Aspects of HistoryMark on TwitterJohn Christie, serial killerWalter H. ThompsonAspects of History Top 10 Historical Films (Spoilers!)My top 10 Historical Movies:10 - Alexander9 - La Reine MargotReel History8 - Breaker Morant7 - Missing6 - Katyń5 - Culloden4 - One Day in September3 - The Civil War2 - The Battle of Algiers1 - DownfallReel History