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James Kelman: Too Scottish?
The hugely influential author discusses the marginalisation of Scottish writers.

Edinburgh Nights 2016: Episode 2

  1. James Kelman: Too Scottish?
    03:04
    James Kelman: Too Scottish?
  2. Reading
    04:11
    Reading
  3. Childhood
    05:49
    Childhood
  4. Writing Books for her Daughter
    04:53
    Writing Books for her Daughter
  5. Scarlet Umbrella
    04:17
    Scarlet Umbrella
  6. The Characters
    04:10
    The Characters
  7. Playing Instruments
    03:50
    Playing Instruments
  8. Q&A
    03:47
    Q&A
  9. "Music can change your hair"
    01:07
    "Music can change your hair"
  10. Alan Cumming on a meeting with Oprah
    01:19
    Alan Cumming on a meeting with Oprah
  11. What would David Brent make of the Fringe?
    00:32
    What would David Brent make of the Fringe?
  12. A magic trick too far
    00:39
    A magic trick too far
  13. Glasgow Girls: It's No a Wean's Choice
    04:26
    Glasgow Girls: It's No a Wean's Choice
  14. Political poetry and the rise of xenophobia
    03:16
    Political poetry and the rise of xenophobia
  15. The school bus rap
    01:42
    The school bus rap
  16. Michelle Fisher: Picture the vast unknown
    02:59
    Michelle Fisher: Picture the vast unknown
  17. Erica Jong on sex and ageing
    04:08
    Erica Jong on sex and ageing
  18. Will Gompertz's Edinburgh 2016 Tips
    02:49
    Will Gompertz's Edinburgh 2016 Tips
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