Nick Higham talks to Alexander McCall Smith about his reworking of Jane Austen's classic, Emma. Show more

Internationally acclaimed writer Alexander McCall Smith speaks to Gavin Esler at Hay Festival. Show more

Jim Naughtie talks to Alexander McCall Smith about his latest novel Precious and Grace.

Muriel Gray talks to Alexander McCall Smith, author of a series of best-selling novels about a ladies' detective agency in the heart of Africa. Show more

Mark Lawson talks to author Alexander McCall Smith, whose No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series of books, set in Botswana, have sold in their millions around the world. Show more

Alexander McCall Smith, writer of the popular Number One Ladies Detective Agency and 44 Scotland Street novels, chooses his favourite prose, poetry and music. Show more

Conchita Wurst joins Aasmah Mir and Richard Coles in the studio. Plus the Inheritance Tracks of Alexander McCall Smith. Show more

Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Jon McGregor about his new book, learns about WH Auden in Scotland and discusses the novel behind the film What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Show more

Philip Pullman discusses the great Soviet children's classics of the 1920s and 30s, Jung Chang on Empress Dowager Cixi, and Alexander McCall Smith on the book he would never lend. Show more

Documentary in which Muriel Gray, Alexander McCall Smith and Eunice Olumide explore some of the most outstanding treasures at the National Museum of Scotland. Show more

Unexpected travel and adventures are in store for Irene, while her husband lets Bertie have a few treats. Stars Crawford Logan. Show more

Bruce is facing a dangerous challenge on Skye, and secrets are uncovered in the Pollok household. It's all kicking off for the residents of 44 Scotland Street. Show more

A hot-tempered chef meets his nemesis in this short story by Alexander McCall Smith, the second in a series specially written for Radio 4. The reader is Trevor White. Show more

A former professor of Aeronautical Engineering puts his knowledge to good use in this charming tale written for BBC Radio 4 by Alexander McCall Smith. The reader is James Fleet. Show more

Over a very dry martini, Grace regales three young relatives with the story of her many and varied marriages. A short story by Alexander McCall Smith, read by Stephanie Cole. Show more

A poignant story by Alexander McCall Smith, read by William Gaminara. A political leader is moved by the sight of a poor man searching for food in a train station rubbish bin. Show more

Internationally acclaimed writer Alexander McCall Smith speaks to Gavin Esler at Hay Festival. Show more

Dramatised documentary featuring the coming of age of a young meerkat pup growing up in the Kalahari desert. Commentary written by Alexander McCall-Smith and told by Paul Newman. Show more

Alexander McCall Smith travels through the Highlands to uncover the true story of the poems of Ossian, and how they changed the course of European art forever. Show more

A German widow takes her future into her own hands by making a generous bequest. Read by Hannah Gordon. Show more