Tag: Irvine Welsh

Choose novels: Irvine Welsh claims books are dying out

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Deadline News Journalist - July 24, 2017

TRAINSPOTTING author Irvine Welsh has claimed the novel is dying out and has questioned whether “humans need stories anymore?” The 58-year-old best-selling author feels that...

T2 Trainspotting props go on show – including Begbie’s prison loo for £70

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Kirsty Stewart - March 23, 2017

AN ENTIRE catalogue of T2 Trainspotting props including Begbie’s cell toilet and an original script has been released - ahead of this weekend's auction. Fans...

Welsh jokes his “secret coaching” handed Hibs victory over city rivals

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Deadline News Journalist - February 24, 2017

TRAINSPOTTING author Irvine Welsh has claimed his “secret coaching sessions” are the reason for Hibs’ success in the Edinburgh derby. The 59-year-old author has shared...

Modest McAvoy reckons success down to directors “not bothered to look at anyone else”

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Deadline News Journalist - May 30, 2016

SCOTTISH film star James McAvoy has put his success down to casting directors who “can’t be bothered looking at anyone else”. Despite his fame, the...

Carlyle and Welsh list a few of Begbie’s favourite things

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Deadline News Journalist - April 15, 2016

THE SCOTS who created Francis Begbie have revealed a detailed list of the thug’s favourite things - and it doesn’t include cream-coloured ponies or...