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William McIlvanney: Living With Words

William McIlvanney, who died this month, was one of Scotland's greatest and most enigmatic writers, responsible for groundbreaking novels such as Docherty and Laidlaw. In this powerful, funny and affectionate portrait, filmed earlier this year, McIllvanney looks back on his life's work as it is rediscovered by a new generation of readers.

English
  • Originally Aired February 27, 2015
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b053q3pf
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Maurice O'Brien Director