Edinburgh Festivals 2014: Spoken Word

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

Kirsten Luckins performs a percussive poem about rain at the BBC Poetry Slam Grand Final.

Comic poet Toby Campion considers the worries of getting the right name for your baby.

The UK Poetry Slam champion wows the audience with her take on a clown’s life.

Two of the world's most exciting novelists in a session chaired by Daniel Hahn.

Two writers of cutting-edge historical novels discuss their work and give readings.

Eimear McBride and Dilys Rose discuss their work, chaired by Stuart Kelly.

Writer and poet Ron Butlin discusses the effects of memory loss with novelist Emma Healey

Young Skins author Colin Barrett in conversation with singer-songwriter James Yorkston.

Poetry in motion as the roofer and poet gives tram passengers a taste of the festival.

Guy Masterson reads at BBC Presents... Echoes of War to mark the centenary of WW1.

Nicholas and Paul tell the story of how Paul joined the cast of the Radio 4 panel show.

Actors give voice to personal WW1 testimonies from the Imperial War Museum’s archives.

The Game of Thrones author on whether readers' discussion boards influence his writing.

George RR Martin discusses his Song of Ice and Fire series with journalist Stuart Kelly.