Bloody Scotland: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone

Two Crime Writers and a Microphone, the surprise smash hit of Bloody Scotland 2017, returns with a stunning line up of guests.

About Bloody Scotland: Two Crime Writers and a Microphone

Two Crime Writers and a Microphone with guests Val McDermid, Stuart Neville, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham, Sarah Pinborough and Will Dean.

The surprise smash hit of Bloody Scotland 2017 returns with a bang. Last year, Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste attracted such a crowd to the live recording of their hit TCW&aM podcast that people were queuing outside the Golden Lion and down King Street. This time we’ve given them the big stage at the Albert Halls. Their stunning line up of special guests will include Val McDermid, Stuart Neville, Chris Brookmyre, Abir Mukherjee, Denise Mina, Mark Billingham, Sarah Pinborough and Will Dean. Steve and Luca will also present ‘Would a Crime Writer Lie to You?’ – a game show which is sure to be a hilarious, sweary riot.

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