BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals2014Episodes Episode guide

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1. The Man Who Almost Killed Himself

   A comic true story from acclaimed young director Josh Azouz, recorded at Summerhall.
2. The Dispute

   Director Emily Kempson reimagines Marivaux’s dark, erotic tale, recorded at Summerhall.
3. Sleight & Hand

   A dazzling, whip-smart slice of Victoriana in this play recorded at Summerhall.
4. Simon Mayo's Radio 2 Book Club

   Simon Mayo is joined at Potterrow by authors John Boyne, Kate Mosse and Joseph Boyden.
5. Poetry Slam Grand Final

   Top performance poets from across the UK battle it out on the BBC's Potterrow stage.
6. Parsons and Merton

   Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton revisit memorable moments from Radio 4's Just A Minute.
7. La Trashiata

   Alison Jackson and her renowned celebrity lookalikes present a feast of music and comedy.
8. George RR Martin

   The author joins us for a mostly spoiler-free discussion of Game of Thrones.
9. Festivals Highlights

   Greg McHugh and Celia Pacquola spend a day exploring the best of the Edinburgh Festivals.
10. Edinburgh with Anneka Rice

    Anneka Rice introduces weird and wonderful Festival talents for BBC Radio 2's Arts Show.