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Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith
by Alexander McCall Smith
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The Lives of the Scottish Saints | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
October 21, 2026 · 11 minIn 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 with the warmth of his…
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No Place to Park | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
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The Handbag; Miracolo; The Descent | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
September 2, 2026 · 24 minThese 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 The No. 1 Ladies'…
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The Director | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
August 26, 2026 · 16 minThe 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 Agency and The 44…
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Sleaze | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
August 12, 2026 · 15 minSleaze 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 and The 44 Scotland…
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Logs for Sale | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
August 5, 2026 · 21 minLogs 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 Agency and The 44…
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Show and Tell | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
July 29, 2026 · 12 minShow 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 Agency and The 44…
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Helicopters Welcome Here | The Positive Distraction Podcast with Alexander McCall Smith
July 22, 2026 · 16 minHelicopters 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 Ladies' Detective Agency…
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Alexander McCall Smith introduces The Positive Distraction Podcast
June 8, 2026 · 2 minWorldwide 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 good humour- a truly…
About the show
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.