Succeeds in subtly, almost imperceptibly ripping up the traditional rules of the romantic comedy — Yorkshire Post Don’t miss My Italian Bulldozer, Alexander’s new, funny and very moving stand-alone novel which is attracting some lovely press attention. So far he has been interviewed in the UK for: BBC Breakfast Television BBC Radio Manchester BBC Radio Nottingham BBC Radio […]

A new short story by Alexander is published in the July issue of Good Housekeeping magazine, out 1 June 2016. ‘When Bad Things Happen to Good Cooks’ is a delightful tale of disaster in the kitchen when a couple invite a world renowned chef to dinner. Very funny and uplifting. Afterall, it could happen to […]

Alexander McCall Smith’s Scotland Street is back as a radio drama on BBC Radio 4. Every morning this week at 10.45am you can catch-up with Bertie, Irene, Bruce and all the regular faces from that popular street in Edinburgh’s New Town. An omnibus is available on Sunday and you can catch every episode on iPlayer. The […]