James Walton

Some jolly TV artifice and a rare moment of authenticity: C4’s Miriam and Alan – Lost in Scotland reviewed

Plus: a thoughtful exploration of the Lakes from Simon Reeves on BBC2

Alan Cumming and Miriam Margolyes cranking up the bantz in Scotland 
issue 20 November 2021
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