M.C. Beaton was interviewed for the BBC news programme Meet the Author. Veteran news and radio presenter James Naughtie spoke to her about her life and her novels, about her influences and motivations, and about how she finds inspiration for her characters - particularly those who become victims.

UK viewers can see the programme on BBC iPlayer at https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b09vk8f9/meet-the-author-mc-beaton.