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Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

Hosted by Alexander McCall Smith.

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Episode length
16 min
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Publishing
Monthly
8 episodes · last 2026-09-02
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Where it's from
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Reach
58
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What the show says about itself

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. Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

Recent episodes

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