Live streamed from the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

In 1993, Irvine Welsh wrote Trainspotting – a novel that became a cultural moment, giving us the era-defining Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, and Begbie.

With its long-anticipated sequel, Men in Love, the gang ‘come up’ again during the anarchic, decadent peak of late 80s/early 90s rave culture. But this time, they’re getting their kicks elsewhere.

Edinburgh icon Welsh joins us to pose the timely question: is love really the drug all men crave? Chaired by Nicola Meighan.

More Live Stream events

We're thrilled to be streaming select events live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival for the first time. 

• Reverend Richard Coles
• Pamela Butchart children's event
• Nicola Sturgeon
• Ruth Jones
• Irvine Welsh

More Live Stream events

We're thrilled to be streaming select events live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival for the first time. 

• Reverend Richard Coles
• Pamela Butchart children's event
• Nicola Sturgeon
• Ruth Jones
• Irvine Welsh