Darren McGarvey
Edi Stark talks to the author and musician about his life and struggles with addiction.
Orwell prize-winner Darren McGarvey, whose TV series Darren McGarvey鈥檚 Addictions has been nominated for a Scottish Bafta, talks to Edi about facing up to being an alcoholic and why it was difficult to convince, not only himself but, those around him that he had a problem.
In this sparky programme, the father of two talks about the trauma of his own childhood, his admiration for his father, a single parent, growing up in Pollock and how becoming a rap artist helped him express anger in a safe way.
He also discusses his relapses and recovery and walking a tightrope between creativity and sanity. Don鈥檛 miss this fascinating feisty exchange on Stark Talk.
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- Sat 5 Nov 2022 18:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland
- Sun 6 Nov 2022 07:00麻豆社 Radio Scotland
- Sat 12 Nov 2022 06:00麻豆社 Radio Scotland
- Sun 23 Apr 2023 07:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland
- Sun 23 Apr 2023 16:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland except Extra
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