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Cover story: James McAvoy The year has only just begun, and already he’s the ‘face of 2007’. You might have seen James McAvoy, the latest Glasgow-born actor to hit the Hollywood big time, in films like The Chronic/es of Narnia and Inside I’m Dancing, but this year sees McAvoy’s veritable screen explosion. First there’s his starring role opposite an Oscar—tipped Forrest Whittaker in The Last King of Scotland, and then McAvoy plays the smouldering lover (think Colin Firth’s Darcy) of Jane Austen in Becoming Jane. Later in the year McAvoy goes for a spot of Atonement, playing a war hero in the adaptation of Ian lVlcEwan’s brilliant novel. You’re unlikely to tire of this talented young Scottish thesp. See our Preview of 2007 on page 16.

Also in this issue

14 One Minute Wonders The List's new short film competition is launchrxl this fortnight. We explain why.

58 Gaelic arts Highland 2007 is about to kick off. As Gaelic is an integral part of life in Scotland. we celebrate some of the events taking place in our cities this Spring.

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City offers numerous places to eat well in comfort and in style. Barry Shelby spotlights the newest. very welcome. additions to this culinary enclave. Ad Lib and Tinderbox.

j 85 Merchant City food focus Glasgow's Merchant

2 A bottle of Sailor Jerry for the Letter of the Issue

9 Fantastic List subscription offer

13 2 for 1 meal offer at the Doocot

13 Win tickets to Cinderella

13 Win Cineworld unlimited passes

59 Win an MP3 player in our brand new Gaelic arts feature

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Agenda

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4 15 DAYS TO LIVE 7 NEWS

8 NEWS EXTRA 1O RAVE

12 THE LEECH

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30 BOOKS 32 COMICS 33 CLUBS 39 COMEDY 41 FILM

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58 GAELIC ARTS 60 KIDS

61 MUSIC 64 RECORDS 74 THEATRE 79 TV

80 VISUAL ART

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85 EAT & DRINK 89 ENGAGE 9O CLASSIFIED

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128 ANSWER MACHINE: THE CUBAN BROTHERS

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