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  • Something A Little Different, Theatre/Arts and Classes
  • Tickets from £12.00
  • Over 18
  • Tue, 21st Oct 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:00
  • 19:00 - 21:00

Crime novels and murder mysteries have long fascinated readers and viewers, and in this talk, former coroner Dr Peter Dean delves into their rich history. From the deductive brilliance of Sherlock Holmes and the world of Agatha Christie to modern screen detectives like Medical Examiner ‘Quincy’, Dr Dean explores how forensic medicine has shaped both fact and fiction — and shares insights from his own work behind the scenes on shows like Silent Witness, Killing Eve, Midsomer Murders, and Unforgotten.

A past president of both the Coroners’ Society and the Royal Society of Medicine’s Forensic and Legal Medicine Section, Peter brings a unique perspective on the evolving role of coroners and the intersection of forensic science with popular culture.


Peter Dean
Dr Peter Dean began his career in dentistry before qualifying in medicine and working as a GP in East London. He went on to serve for over 25 years as a Forensic Medical Examiner with the Metropolitan Police and later became Senior Coroner for Suffolk, retiring in 2018. Alongside his official duties, he has advised on countless crime dramas and consulted with authors such as Kathy Reichs, Peter James, and Jeffrey Archer (even appearing as a character in one of James’s books).

His practice interrogates media, perception, and ideology, encouraging viewers to question the familiar and see from new perspectives. Committed to accessibility and inclusion, Jason’s work explores otherness, human behaviour, and the stories we tell ourselves and each other.

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Tickets/Times

Ticket Event time Cost
Sherlock to Silent Witness


19:00 - 20:30 £12.00

Location

Address

The Century Club, 61 - 63, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ

Nearest Station

Piccadilly Circus (Tube)

Organiser

A Curious Invitation
Each year, Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation host London Month of the Dead, a festival of over 60 different events to inform, provoke and entertain on teh subject of mortality and the city. Events include walks, talks, workshops, theatrical performances, storytelling, live-scored films, concerts, and visits to secret parts of the city. Subjects span the cultural landscape from the forensic to the esoteric with an unparalleled range of speakers, performers, guides and experts. Each year, London Month of the Dead donates 20% of ticket revenue to one of London's magnificent seven cemeteries.

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  • Written by Lauren

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 7 months ago
    As a London Month of the Dead regular, I was chuffed to have an event around Christmas. The performance was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect!
  • Written by Cherry

    Rating: 4

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    Visited 7 months ago
    We were a little disappointed that we were unable to hear Casting the Runes. The other stories were fun though, especially the Judge’s House. How could it go wrong with Bram Stocker in charge!
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