UNBOUND: Words Per Minute
Performers got 10 mins to impress with whatever creative talent they could offer in this event. On trial were dazzling playwright and performer Alan Bissett and US phenomenon Adam Levin. This clip, filmed live during an Unbound session at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, features Alan Bissett doing his best to entertain a fully appreciative audience.
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