The Big Scottish Book Club | S1E4

Damian Barr is in Helensburgh with crime writer Denise Mina, novelist Patrick Gale and chat show host turned author Graham Norton. There is also poetry from Inua Ellams.

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Scotland
  • Duration: 2'22''
  • Broadcast date: 2019
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