BBC Arts Live from the Edinburgh Festivals 2015
August 2015
In 2015 BBC Arts broadcast a wide range of performances and events live via the Edinburgh Festivals website.
In partnership with Edinburgh International Festival, we presented a series of intimate conversations with Sylvie Guillem, Juliette Binoche, Robert Lepage and Simon McBurney. We also streamed ten events live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival, plus ten shows from the BBC's Potterrow venue. These are available to watch on demand via the links below, with many also available via BBC iPlayer.
As well as that, throughout August we published dozens of clips, short films and features showcasing the best of the Fringe, International, Book and Art festivals - see the Best of the Fest page to browse our themed collections.
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BBC Presents... Edinburgh 2015
A night celebrating the biggest and most diverse breakthrough acts of the summer.
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Poetry Slam Grand Final
Top performance poets battle it out for the coveted title of 2015 BBC Slam Champion.
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Inside the Military Tattoo
Brigadier David Allfrey and BBC Events director John Smith discuss the history of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Richard Coles
The Reverend discusses how he reconciled his old life with a more contemplative self.
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Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon
The bestselling crime writer meets one of her best-known fans: Scotland’s First Minister.
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Liz Lochhead
Scotland's current Makar (National Poet) discusses everything from Greek tragedy to her new play.
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Michael Frayn
The author and playwright talks about Matchbox Theatre, his most daringly unusual book to date.
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Limmy
The cult Glasgow comedian reads from his first book, Daft Wee Stories.
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Jesse Jackson
One of the most respected civil rights activists of the 20th century discusses a life of campaigning.
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AC Grayling
The British philosopher and academic explains his views on the role philosophy should play in society.
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Howard Jacobson
A conversation with the winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize, who was also shortlisted last year.
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George the Poet
The 24-year-old wordsmith at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Alan Johnson
The former Home Secretary at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Simon Mayo's Radio 2 Book Club
With chat from Alexander McCall Smith, Ian Rankin and Kirsty Logan.
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EIF Conversations: Simon McBurney
Jamie MacDougall speaks to McBurney, whose play The Encounter premieres at the festival.
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EIF Conversations: Robert Lepage
Jamie MacDougall talks to the playwright, actor and director about his new solo show 887.
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Rory Bremner and Friends
Join satirist and comedian Rory Bremner for an afternoon of his picks from the Festivals.
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Front Row at the Edinburgh Festival
A special morning edition of BBC Radio 4's flagship arts programme.
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Anneka Rice's Edinburgh
Radio 2's Anneka hosts a line-up of her favourite acts from this year's festivals.
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The Female Gaze
Writers Jackie Kay, Maggie O’Farrell and Rachel McCrum join Kirsty Wark.
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EIF Conversations: Juliette Binoche
Deborah Bull talks to the French actress about her role in Antigone and more.
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The Janice Forsyth Show
Music from Kathryn Joseph and Dean Owens; poetry from Luke Wright... plus some sword-swallowing!
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Ed and Jason Byrne
The comedians share their favourite Fringe memories at Potterrow.
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EIF Conversations: Sylvie Guillem
Deborah Bull talks to the celebrated dancer about her life and career.
