27 October 2010

Dr Finlay's casebook opens up for Literary Festival

David Rintoul, star of the hugely successful 1990s TV series 'Dr Finlay’s Casebook', will give an insight into life as the Doctor at an appearance at the Dundee Literary Festival tomorrow, Thursday October 28th.

The Literary Festival is making its debut in a new autumn autumn slot, having previously taken place during the University’s graduation week in June. The earlier festival this year featured appearances from the likes of Nick Cave, Rosamunde Pilcher, and Iain Banks.

This week’s events continue at the University on Thursday when there will be a special celebration of `Dr Finlay’s Casebook’ with readings from David Rintoul and a discussion with biographer Alan Davies, author of ‘A.J. Cronin, the Man who created Dr Finlay’.

These events will invoke the memory of the quality of writing, characterisation and wry humour of the central figure, Dr Cameron, and take fans back to Arden House.

'Dr Finlay’s Casebook is a long-running and much-loved phenomenon and David Rintoul filled the character so well in the updated TV series,' said Anna Day, Director of the Literary Festival. 'We are delighted that he has been able to join us for the festival and give an insight into this great character.'

Thursday also casts new light on one of Dundee’s most famous - or infamous - literary figures, William Topaz McGonagall. Author Norman Watson will be talking about his new biography of McGonagall, 'Dundee’s Poet, The Worst Poet'.

All of Thursday’s events take place in the Bonar Hall at the University of Dundee.

For a full programme go to www.literarydundee.co.uk or phone 01382 384413.

Scheduled events:

Thursday, 28 October
Bonar Hall, University of Dundee

Creative Writing
10am to 12Noon
£5

Poem and a Piece - Brian Johnstone
12.30pm to 1.30pm
£5

Dr Finlay's Casebook with David Rintoul
2pm to 3pm
£4/£3

James Robertson - And The Land Stay Still
3.30pm to 4.30pm
£3/£2 (concession)

Norman Watson - Dundee's Poet, The Worst Poet
5pm to 6pm
£3/£2 (concession)

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