Mick Herron in Conversation

Next date: Sunday, 24 May 2026 | 04:00 PM to 05:00 PM

In the latest instalment of Mick Herron’s internationally bestselling series, palms are itching among Jackson Lamb’s cohort of misfit spies.

A legendary former spy’s missing book, a state secret and some mischievous blackmail: which underhanded action will rock the carefully calibrated boat of Slough House? An instant Sunday Times bestseller and continuation of the adapted Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, Clown Town is a spy thriller with a witty twist and an unforgettable band of characters.

Listen as Mick reveals details about the evolution of the Slough House thrillers and what comes next, in conversation with Michael Williams.

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Presented in partnership with ABC Radio National. Sydney Writers’ Festival is Australia’s largest celebration of books and ideas, bringing the world’s finest authors and esteemed thinkers together for insightful and exhilarating conversations and discussions.

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