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Radio Scotland,15 Jan 2026,30 mins

SeriesThe Arts Mix

Russell T Davies, Horrible Histories's Terry Deary, Phanto Spectra

Afternoons

Available for 25 days

Writer of the Horrible Histories series for children, Terry Deary, talks about his latest book, Terrible Traitors! And we’ll be focusing on Dumfries, where tonight and for the next three nights, an immersive experience of sound, light and storytelling will be happening on the banks of the River Nith, exploring the town’s deep cultural connection with Scotland’s Travelling Showpeople. Martin O’Neill, creator of this work, Phanto Spectra, tells Len more.

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