Date Published: 17th July 2026

A brand new podcast from Alexander McCall Smith

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 in the brand new Positive Distraction PODCAST.

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.

With the first episode of the Positive Distraction Podcast dropping on 22 July look out your headphones, charge your listening devices and get yourself ready for a weekly treat from Alexander McCall Smith.

Watch or listen to Positive Distraction with Alexander McCall Smith every Wednesday:

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