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William McIlvanney: Living With Words
Portrait of Scottish writer William McIlvanney, one of Scotland's most accomplished and enigmatic writers, and author of books such as Docherty and Laidlaw.
William McIlvanney, who died this month, was one of Scotland's greatest and most enigmatic writers, responsible for groundbreaking novels such as Docherty and Laidlaw.
In this powerful, funny and affectionate portrait, filmed earlier this year, McIllvanney looks back on his life's work as it is rediscovered by a new generation of readers.
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Tue 15 Dec 201522:10
BBC Two Scotland
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How William McIlvanney transformed Scottish fiction
A profile of the author often described as the godfather of 'tartan noir'.
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William McIlvanney on the loneliness of writing
Duration: 01:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Maurice O'Brien |
| Producer | Gill Parry |
| Executive Producer | Pauline Law |
