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Howard Jacobson on literature and political correctness
The author discusses his novel J at the 2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival
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    Howard Jacobson on literature and political correctness
  2. Robert Lepage on portraying himself in 887
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    Robert Lepage on portraying himself in 887
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  4. Robert Lepage on his Ka show for Cirque du Soleil
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  5. Stuart Evers and Dorthe Nors at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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  6. Funmbi Omotayo, BBC Presents the Next Big Thing
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  7. Tom Binns performs in the comedy round-up
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  8. Mark Steel talks politics and comedy
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  9. Poetry Slam Grand Final: Scott Tyrrell
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    Poetry Slam Grand Final: Scott Tyrrell
  10. Inside the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Massed Pipes and Drums
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  11. Claire Fuller and Nick Holdstock at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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    Claire Fuller and Nick Holdstock at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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