From the ‘i’ on Alexander’s Positive Distraction Podcast ‘Warm and comforting, these bite-sized tales are a tonic’ ‘Positivity and finding comfort in the everyday are arguably the defining features of McCall Smith’s extensive literary back catalogue of more than 100 novels’ FIVE STARS From the Sunday Post on Alexander’s Positive Distraction Podcast ‘Alexander’s Positive Distraction […]

The Guardian newspaper have selected Alexander’s new podcast, The Positive Distraction as Pick of the Week in their Podcasts of the Week chart. What a great start. Thank you to the thousands of you who have listened so far. For those still to find it, new episodes drop every week, each with a new story […]

A brand new PODCAST from Alexander McCall Smith Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories in the brand new Positive Distraction PODCAST. Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of […]

The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith Alexander McCall Smith today offers an insight into the making of his new podcast, The Positive Distraction: I recorded this first instalment of short stories this past spring, when we were waiting in Edinburgh for the first signs of summer. Now, at last, all is ready for […]

Oldie Radio have a treat in store for all Alexander McCall Smith fans. Are you missing the sound of Alexander’s voice? You can hear a delightful interview with him on Oldie Radio. Listen right here. Alexander covers most of the books published this year, his life in Africa, the joy of the islands off the […]

Look what we just stumbled across! A favourite and DELIGHTFUL interview on the ‘Good Journeys – Purposeful Conversations’ with Ben Veal podcast. You can watch the interview here. A lovely long wander through Alexander’s journey with Mma Ramotswe, Acts of Kindness and Steadfastness. ‘An observer of human life and human behaviour – wonderful’ You can also […]

The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency author can turn out five novels a year – but there’s one piece of kit he needs, he tells the Penguin Podcast. Few authors are as prolific as Alexander McCall Smith. The creator of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, he has written dozens of novels across eight series, along with children’s […]

At this time of social isolation, there can be few more welcome treats than the discovery of a brand new Podcast. Pop in your ear-buds then and listen-in to the new regular podcast, Books for Your Library, from Books Up North. We heartily recommend it to you. It is a perfectly balanced conversation from a professional broadcaster who sprinkles her questions with […]

Listen in to the ABC Conversation live interview with Alexander McCall Smith on his recent trip to Australia. The recording is a joyful 52 minutes long – the perfect gift to you on International Happiness Day. Listen now. From the ABC Website: Alexander is one of the world’s most prolific writers, having published more than 80 […]