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William McIlvanney: Living With Words

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

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. Show less

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