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Musician and novelist Malachy Tallack, Cities of Literature and Textile Art.

Malachy Tallack reads from his new novel and performs live from the accompanying album. Plus the growth of the Unesco Cities of Literature over the past 20 years and textile art.

Musician and novelist Malachy Tallack reads from his new novel That Beautiful Atlantic Waltz, and performs live from the accompanying album.

To mark 20 years since Edinburgh became the world's first Unesco City of Literature, we hear about the growth of this international network which celebrates reading, writers and storytelling.

Plus a visit to a new exhibition of magnificent textile art drawn from National Trust of Scotland properties, which showcases this intricate artform and represents the impact of King George III and international trade on interior fashions.

Presenter: Kirsty Wark
Producer: Mark Crossan

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42 minutes

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Wednesday 19:15

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