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Neil Cross

Neil Cross

Neil Cross is the author of several novels including Always the Sun and Burial, as well as the bestselling memoir Heartland. He has been lead scriptwriter for the two most recent seasons of the acclaimed BBC spy drama series Spooks and continues to... Read full bio

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My life in 8 words: "The life I dreamed of, with less sleep."
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Neil Cross discusses Luther: The Calling
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LUTHER Promo from BBC1
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LUTHER Promo from BBC1
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Bestselling Author Neil Cross Talks about his New Novel
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Neil Cross Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. I can't imagine ever being in a position where I might need one, or could use one without looking like an imbecile.  "A guilty conscience needs to confess," you say. "A work of art is a confession." You think you sound like Dorothy Parker, but actually you sound like the windy old buffoon you so patently are. I wouldn't mind having my own catchphrase, though, if I could only think of one that wouldn't get on my family's nerves after about five minutes. So it would probably be - "I'll put the kettle on, shall I?", or; "Yes, you can play on the Wii." Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. The constant fear of loss and the sense of time slipping away. Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Exactly the same as everyone else's. Q. If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be? A. Me, for all that. Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. At home on a sunny day, writing well. Learn more about Neil Cross

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‘Equalizer’ Update: Chloe Moretz Getting Lead in Film And Creator Michael Sloan To Write New Novels Based On Iconic Character
Deadline.com, May 10, 2013
...unique and deadly set of skills. This sounds a bit like the terrific Luther prequel novel written by Neil Cross, creator of that BBC cop series that stars Idris Elba as the existentially tortured detective. Sloan’s book will be an original adventure...
The Summer Of Dead Toys:
Paramus Post, May 9, 2013
...salty protagonist Hector Salgado will easily join the ranks of such favorites as Henning Mankell’s Kurt Wallander, Neil Cross’s Luther, and Kate Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie. Publish date is the middle of June. Early Praise for THE SUMMER OF DEAD...
TV REVIEW: Doctor Who Series 7 Episode 9: Hide
Geek Syndicate, April 22, 2013
...first three episodes of this season have been nicely standalone and have provided a variety of story types. Neil Cross returns to write the fourth episode, following The Rings of Akhatan two weeks previous. Here’s the blurb: Something terrifying is...
Now that's what I call Dr Who
Stuff.co.nz, April 18, 2013
...Last nights episode of the show, penned by Wellington based screenwriter Neil Cross, was everything a Doctor Who story should be. It had all the essential ingredients of a cracking episode. The episodes title, The Rings of Akhaten, promised an Indiana...
Doctor Who “Hide”: Writer Neil Cross Interviewed
SFX, April 16, 2013
...be thinking. Although broadcast after “The Rings Of Akhaten” it was written and shot first. Here, Luther creator Neil Cross explains his inspirations for the story. Doctor Who “Hide” is broadcast on BBC One on Saturday 20 April at 6.45pm. ...
Doctor Who “The Rings Of Akhaten”: Writer Neil Cross Interview
SFX, April 5, 2013
...on BBC One –  is the first broadcast episode of Doctor Who by Luther and Spooks writer Neil Cross (though not the first one he wrote). Stephen Jewell talks to him about the how episode came together in the scripting stages… SFX: Is writing Doctor...
Doctor Who: 10 writers we'd like to see episodes from
Den of Geek, April 2, 2013
...provocative satire before,  Having said that, as a fan he might be tempted to do something different. Neil Cross, creator of Luther, probably hasn't written a violent crime thriller for either of his episodes, it's a chance to let rip and have fun....
A round up of Saturday?s Premier action
Liverpool Daily Post, May 10, 2013
...the Wirral as Wallasey took on Fleetwood Hesketh and it was the home side who took the points. Neil Cross (51) top scored as Wallasey declared on 214-7 with Fleetwood’s Paul Mullen (4-42) the pick of the bowlers. Cross completed an excellent...
A round up of Monday?s Premier action
Liverpool Daily Post, May 10, 2013
...Group 9. Northern overcame Old Xaverians by eight wickets and Wallasey dismissed Sefton Park for just 68 after Neil Cross claimed 5-12. Elsewhere Ormskirk progressed in the Lancashire Knockout Cup following a six wicket won over Netherfield...
A round up of Monday’s Premier action
Liverpool Daily Post, May 10, 2013
...Group 9. Northern overcame Old Xaverians by eight wickets and Wallasey dismissed Sefton Park for just 68 after Neil Cross claimed 5-12. Elsewhere Ormskirk progressed in the Lancashire Knockout Cup following a six wicket won over Netherfield...
A round up of Saturday’s Premier action
Liverpool Daily Post, May 10, 2013
...the Wirral as Wallasey took on Fleetwood Hesketh and it was the home side who took the points. Neil Cross (51) top scored as Wallasey declared on 214-7 with Fleetwood’s Paul Mullen (4-42) the pick of the bowlers. Cross completed an excellent...
‘Equalizer’ Update: Chloe Moretz Getting Lead in Film And Creator Michael Sloan To Write New Novels Based On Iconic Character
Mail.com, May 10, 2013
...unique and deadly set of skills. This sounds a bit like the terrific Luther prequel novel written by Neil Cross, creator of that BBC cop series that stars Idris Elba as the existentially tortured detective. Sloan’s book will be an original adventure...
‘Equalizer’ Update: Chloe Moretz Getting Lead in Film And Creator Michael Sloan To Write New Novels Based On Iconic Character
Deadline.com, May 10, 2013
...unique and deadly set of skills. This sounds a bit like the terrific Luther prequel novel written by Neil Cross, creator of that BBC cop series that stars Idris Elba as the existentially tortured detective. Sloan’s book will be an original adventure...
?Equalizer? Update: Chloe Moretz Getting Lead in Film And Creator Michael Sloan To Write New Novels Based On Iconic Character
Deadline.com, May 10, 2013
...unique and deadly set of skills. This sounds a bit like the terrific Luther prequel novel written by Neil Cross, creator of that BBC cop series that stars Idris Elba as the existentially tortured detective. Sloan’s book will be an original adventure...