Episode 6
Damian Barr talks to Andrew O’Hagan about Caledonian Road and Amy Liptrot about her memoir Outrun, now a play and a film, while Inbetweener Joe Thomas reveals his favourite books.
Damian Barr hosts The Big Scottish Book Club from Leith Theatre, recorded with a live audience during the Edinburgh Festivals.
Guests in this episode include Andrew O’Hagan, who discusses his latest novel Caledonian Road, and Amy Liptrot on her very personal memoir The Outrun, now a play and film. Actor and comedian Joe Thomas – aka Simon from The Inbetweeners – reveals his favourite books, and at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Juno Dawson celebrates Proud, a collection of short stories and poetry by top LGBTQ+ young adult authors.
There are also more book picks from sci-fi superfans at the World Sci-Fi Convention in Glasgow.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Damian Barr |
| Interviewed Guest | Andrew O'Hagan |
| Interviewed Guest | Joe Thomas |
| Interviewed Guest | Amy Liptrot |
| Director | Donald MacInnes |
| Series Producer | Colin Lennox |
| Executive Producer | Pauline Law |
Broadcasts
Wed 2 Oct 202419:30- Sun 6 Oct 202422:30
- Wed 9 Oct 202400:35BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
