Musician and novelist Malachy Tallack, Cities of Literature and Textile Art

Musician and novelist Malachy Tallack, Cities of Literature and Textile Art

By BBC Radio 4

Musician and novelist Malachy Tallack talks about his new novel That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz, and performs live from the accompanying album.

To mark 20 years since Edinburgh became the world's first Unesco City of Literature, we hear about the growth of this international network which celebrates reading, writers and storytelling.

Plus a visit to a new exhibition of magnificent textile art drawn from National Trust of Scotland properties, which showcases this intricate artform and represents the impact of King George III and international trade on interior fashions.

And film critic Hannah McGill discusses the career of filmmaker Mike Leigh's long-time collaborator, the celebrated cinematographer Dick Pope, who died this week.

Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

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