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Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith

12 episodes

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.

More about the show

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.

Episodes

  1. The Lives of the Scottish Saints | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 11 min · S2 E3

    In this podcast, 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…

  2. No Place to Park | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 18 min · S2 E1

    In this podcast, 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…

  3. In the Swimming Pool | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 13 min · S2 E1

    Welcome to Season 2 of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, which begins with the story called In the Swimming Pool. In this podcast, Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1…

  4. At the Arachnophobia Workshop | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 8:13 · S1 E8

    At the Arachnophobia Workshop is the eighth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1…

  5. The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 24 min · S1 E7

    These three short stories together make up the seventh episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of…

  6. The Director | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 16 min · S1 E6

    The Director is the sixth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective…

  7. My Italian Bulldozer | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 8:00 · S1 E5

    My Italian Bulldozer is the fifth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies'…

  8. Sleaze | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 15 min · S1 E4

    Sleaze is the fourth episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency…

  9. Logs for Sale | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 21 min · S1 E3

    Logs for Sale is the third episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective…

  10. Show and Tell | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 12 min · S1 E2

    Show and Tell is the second episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective…

  11. Helicopters Welcome Here | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith

    · 16 min · S1 E1

    Helicopters Welcome Here is the first episode of Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith, a brand new podcast from the beloved author. Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1…

  12. Alexander McCall Smith introduces The Positive Distraction Podcast

    · 2:27 · Trailer

    Worldwide best selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith presents an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Join him and escape into a world of stories, wit, and uplifting…

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