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Ron Sexsmith, Kate Atkinson, and Max Porter on Benedict Cumberbatch film The Thing with Feathers.

AfternoonsThe Arts Mix

Max Porter talks about how his debut novel, Grief is the Thing with Feathers, has been made into a film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and Ron Sexsmith talks about coming to Glasgow.

Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith tells Len Pennie about coming to Glasgow next year.

Max Porter’s novella Grief is the Thing with Feathers has been adapted into a film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Max speaks to Len about what inspired the book, what grief means to him, the discussion around emotions and masculinity, the role of the young actors and so much more.

Kate Atkinson talks about being awarded the Saltire Society Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony in her home town of Edinburgh.

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Thu 20 Nov 202515:30
BBC Radio Scotland

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  • Ron Sexsmith

    Cigarette And Cocktail

    • Hangover Terrace.
    • Pheromone Recordings.
    • 2.

Broadcast

  • Thu 20 Nov 202515:30
    BBC Radio Scotland