Afternoons - The Arts Mix - Alexander McCall Smith on his latest novels, and writer and performer Henry Naylor on new play Monstering the Rocketman

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Alexander McCall Smith on his latest novels, and writer and performer Henry Naylor on new play Monstering the Rocketman

Released On: 20 Aug 2025

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Bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith discusses two new novels.

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