Bracknell

Morse creator Colin Dexter to visit Bracknell Library

Colin Dexter, best selling author and creator of the nation's favourite policeman, Inspector Morse, is set to discuss his work with fans at Bracknell Library on Tuesday March 28 at 8pm.

Colin's first novel 'Last Bus To Woodstock' was published in 1975 and his famous character Inspector Morse subsequently appeared in 13 novels and numerous short stories.

Inspector Morse was later adapted for the small screen and became a huge TV success starring John Thaw and Kevin Whately in over 33 episodes.

Morse has won several BAFTA awards and Colin has been the recipient of several Crime Writers Association awards including the coveted Diamond Dagger for services to crime-writing. In 2000 he was awarded the OBE for his services to literature.

In 1999 the character of Inspector Morse was killed off in 'The Remorseful Day' which takes its title from a favourite poem by A.E Housman. In 2002 actor John Thaw died, two years after the last episode of Inspector Morse was filmed.

A lover of cricket, classical music and crosswords Colin made many cameo appearances in Inspector Morse, finally achieving his ambition of a speaking part in 1993.

He is visiting Bracknell Library to give a talk and to answer questions about his writing career and his novels.

Ruth Burgess, Head of Bracknell Libraries and Information, said: "Morse is a household name so it's a major coup for the library service that Colin Dexter has accepted our invitation to come here.

"Fans of his work can look forward to getting a fascinating insight to his novels and the secrets behind his most famous creation.

"His books are very popular in our libraries so I am sure we can expect a great turn-out from fans of his work."

Colin is the latest in a series of best selling authors to visit the Council's libraries in the past 12 months. The other top writers were Susanna Gretz (October), Freya North (October), Katie Fforde (June) and Cynthia Harrod-Eagles (May).

Tickets for Colin Dexter's visit are now on sale at Bracknell Library, priced at £2 each (to include light refreshments). There will be free car parking at Easthampstead House.

All Bracknell Council’s libraries offer a wide range of services including:

* Free internet access
* CDs, DVDs, Videos
* Fiction and non-fiction books for all ages
* Information services
* Spoken word books
* Story times
* Playstation 2 games
* PC CD-ROMs
* Newspapers and magazines
* Local studies collection

Log on to the Bracknell Council's website: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/libraries for information about the library services and forthcoming events.

Bracknell Forest Borough Council