The Big Scottish Book Club - Season 4
Season 4
Episodes
Kate Mosse, Elaine C Smith, Karen Campbell
Damian Barr chats to international best-selling novelist Kate Mosse about her love of Miss Marple and her new book, Warrior Queens and Quiet Revolutionaries. Bafta-winning actress Elaine C Smith shares the books she loves, and former police officer turned hit writer Karen Campbell discusses her latest novel, Paper Cup.
The readers of Arran give their thoughts on Scottish classic The Trick is to Keep Breathing, by Janice Galloway, and people at The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Galashiels reveal their reading recommendations.
Armistead Maupin, Josie Long, Andrew Cotter
Damian Barr is joined by literary legend Armistead Maupin to discuss his classic Tales of the City series, Glasgow-based comedian Josie Long reveals the writers that inspire her, and sports commentator turned online sensation Andrew Cotter talks about his books Dog Days and Olive, Mabel and Me. The Edinburgh Gay Men's Book Group rate Scottish classic Trainspotting, by Irvine Welsh, and regulars at Portobello Bookshop give their recommended reads
Graeme Macrae Burnet, Denise Mina, Stuart Cosgrove
Damian Barr chats to Booker-nominated author Graeme Macrae Burnet about his latest novel, Case Study, best-selling writer Denise Mina discusses her literary inspirations and new crime thriller Confidence, and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove shares his love of soul music and his books Hey America! and Cassius X.
The students of Perth High School give their thoughts on Scottish classic The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, by Muriel Spark, while the teachers reveal their recommended reads.
Patrick Gale, Pat Nevin, Chitra Ramaswamy
Damian Barr chats to best-selling writer Patrick Gale about his latest novel, Mother's Boy; footballing legend Pat Nevin talks about the books he loves and his memoir, Accidental Footballer; and award-winning journalist Chitra Ramaswamy discusses her story of a very special friendship, Homelands.
The Forth Valley Reading Group for Blind and Partially Sighted People give their verdict on Scottish classic Sunset Song, by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, and there are reading recommendations from the people of Insch.
Rachelle Atalla, Gavin Mitchell, Sarah Vaughan
Damian Barr chats to Glasgow-based debut novelist Rachelle Atalla about her book The Pharmacist; Still Game star Gavin Mitchell shares the stories that inspire him; and best-selling writer Sarah Vaughan discusses the TV adaptation of her novel Anatomy of a Scandal, along with her latest book, Reputation. The readers and booksellers of Wigtown discuss Scottish classic The Wasp Factory, by Iain Banks, and suggest some recommended reads.
Jennifer Egan, Ricky Ross, Mark Billingham
Damian Barr chats to Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Egan about her latest novel, The Candy House; Deacon Blue front man and broadcaster Ricky Ross shares his favourite books and gives insight to his own memoir, Walking Back Home; and best-selling crime writer Mark Billingham discusses the latest offering in his Thorne series, The Murder Book. Meanwhile, readers at the Edinburgh International Book Festival rate Scottish classic The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, by Robert Louis Stevenson, and recommend some must-read books.
Charlie Higson, Ian Rankin, Bethan Roberts
Damian Barr chats to comedian, actor and writer of the Young Bond series Charlie Higson about his new novel Whatever Gets You Through the Night; crime writer Ian Rankin shares his favourite books and the latest chapter in his Rebus series, Heart Full of Headstones; and writer Bethan Roberts discusses the film adaptation of her novel My Policeman. Meanwhile, crime fans at the Bloody Scotland festival give their thoughts on Scottish classic Laidlaw, by William McIlvanney, and recommend some spine-chilling reads.
Richard Coles, Lemn Sissay, Cerys Matthews
Damian Barr chats to writer and radio presenter Reverend Richard Coles about his best-selling debut novel, Murder Before Evensong; award-winning writer and poet Lemn Sissay shares his favourite books; and musician and broadcaster Cerys Matthews reveals her love of Dylan Thomas and discusses her new adaptation of Under Milk Wood. The readers of St Boswell's share their thoughts on Scottish classic Trumpet, by Jackie Kay, and recommend the books they would give to a friend.
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