Alexander McCall Smith reads from The Language of Pilots

McCall Smith's short work imagines an uplifting poetic language for flight.

Part of a Big Book Weekend session that sees master story-teller Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency, provide a gentle escape into a world of hope and humour.

Presented by Shoreham Wordfest. Big Book Weekend is brought to you by MyVLF, and supported by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.