Irvine Welsh
Department: Writing
Biography
Irvine Welsh (born September 27, 1958) is a Scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.
Known For
Trainspotting
1996
I Am Weekender
2023
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh
2023
The Magnificent Eleven
2013
Dick Dynamite: 1944
2024
Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough
2025
Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood
2016
Underdog: The Andy Swallow Story
2024
T2 Trainspotting
2017
Swung
2015
The Acid House
1998
Dockers: Writing the Wrongs
1999
Shankly: Nature’s Fire
2017
The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World
2015
Creation Stories
2021
Loaded: Lads, Mags & Mayhem
2024
Offended by Irvine Welsh
2020
Simple Minds: Everything Is Possible
2025
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
2022
Question Time
1979
Icons of Football
2023
Trigger Happy TV
2000
Britain's Murder Map with Vicky McClure and Jonny Owen
2026