James McAvoy
The actor, turned director, on the soundtrack to his life.
From Shameless to X-Men, Atonement and His Dark Materials…James McAvoy seems to have mastered his craft in-front of the camera - so has decided to try his hand at calling the shots.
His directorial debut, California Schemin', sees two chaps from Dundee in Scotland pretend to be American rappers to land a record deal.
A story that sounds stranger than fiction - but is true.
So now seemed like the perfect time to hear about the music that inspires him.
Inherited: Maggie May by Rod Stewart
Passing on: Ally Bally Bee sung by Mary Anne Paterson
Producers: Anna Bailey and Ben Mitchell
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