James Oswald
James Oswald is one of our most popular crime writers. He's also a farmer, with 350 acres overlooking the River Tay in Fife. Chris Ledgard hears how he combines the two jobs.
James Oswald is one of our most popular crime writers. He's also a farmer, with 350 acres overlooking the River Tay in North East Fife. Chris Ledgard visits James on his farm, to hear how he combines the work of looking after pedigree Highland cattle and New Zealand Romney sheep with dreaming up the next adventure of his detective hero, Inspector Tony McClean.
Produced by Chris Ledgard.
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- Fri 14 Apr 201705:45BBC Radio 4
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