The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency creator makes the world happier: best podcasts of the week
The Guardian highlights a selection of new podcasts, including a series by Alexander McCall Smith aimed at providing positive stories and a documentary about two London gangsters who attempted to make a film. The list also features a sitcom about a blind protagonist navigating daily life.
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Podcasts continue to be a significant medium for storytelling and niche cultural commentary, offering diverse perspectives on history, crime, and disability.
‘Cover a whole sweep of history’ … Alexander McCall Smith. Photograph: Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images ‘Cover a whole sweep of history’ … Alexander McCall Smith. Photograph: Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images Best podcasts of the week Television & radio The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency creator makes the world happier: best podcasts of the week Author Alexander McCall Smith’s new series is an attempt to use short fiction to make listeners feel better about the world. Plus, what happened when two London gangsters decided to make a film?
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