@bbcradio4: What brings Irvine Welsh hope in a world of AI advancement? Recorded live at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Irvine Welsh joins James Naughtie on Bookclub to reflect on his era-defining 1993 debut, the iconic characters of Renton, Spud, Begbie, and Sick Boy, and what happens when your work completely takes on a life of its own. 🎧 Listen to Bookclub now on BBC Sounds.

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Sunday 20 September 2026 15:00:00 GMT