BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals2015Episodes Episode guide

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1. Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon

   The bestselling crime writer meets one of her best-known fans: Scotland’s First Minister.
2. The Female Gaze

   Kirsty Wark is joined by writers Jackie Kay, Maggie O’Farrell and Rachel McCrum.
3. Sylvie Guillem

   The celebrated ballet and contemporary dancer reflects on her life and career.
4. Simon McBurney

   The actor and director discusses his play The Encounter, which premieres in Edinburgh.
5. Simon Mayo's Radio 2 Book Club

   A special edition featuring Alexander McCall Smith, Ian Rankin and Kirsty Logan.
6. Rory Bremner and Friends

   Join satirist and comedian Rory Bremner for his hot tips and picks from the Festivals.
7. Richard Coles

   The Reverend discusses how he reconciled his old life with a more contemplative self.
8. Limmy

   Comedian Brian Limond, aka Limmy, reads from his first book, Daft Wee Stories.
9. Juliette Binoche

   The actress discusses her role in Antigone at the Edinburgh International Festival.
10. Jesse Jackson

    The respected and formidable civil rights activist at the Book Festival.
11. Inside the Military Tattoo

    Brigadier David Allfrey discusses the history of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
12. George the Poet

    The 24-year-old wordsmith presents his first collection of verse at the Book Festival.
13. Ed and Jason Byrne

    Ed and Jason Byrne discuss their comedy highlights and reflect on two decades of laughs.