Edinburgh Festivals 2016: Highlights
The best bits of our coverage from the world's largest arts festivals
Tim Burgess on a chance meeting with Steve Martin
The Charlatans front-man explains what happened when he met actor Steve Martin in Chicago.
Marina Warner: 'Fairy tales are in the DNA of cultures'
The author talks about the ways stories are passed from generation to generation.
Jackie Kay reads A Lang Promise
The Scottish Makar reads one of her poems at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
From War of the Worlds to Citizen Kane
Simon Callow describes Orson Welles' journey to Hollywood in the late 1930s.
Alexei Sayle on life and 'inventing' British comedy
Alexei Sayle discusses his new book, Thatcher Stole My Trousers, and talks British comedy.
Alan Cumming sings Annie Lennox's Why
The actor and writer with a number from his Edinburgh show, Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs
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Lynn Ferguson and Horse McDonald
Lynn Ferguson and Horse McDonald discuss teaming up to create a show about Horse's life
Edinburgh Nights: Richard Wilson and Angus Deayton
The two actors speak to Kirsty Wark about their long associations with Edinburgh
Brian Cox Interview
Janice talks to the celebrated stage and screen actor Brian Cox
'Just watch the hands': The genius of Boulez's conducting
Barrie Gavin and Matthias Pintscher explain how Boulez got the best out of orchestras.
Funny from the Fringe
A daily dose of features, news and interviews with the hottest comedians from Edinburgh.
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Susan Calman arrives at the Fringe
Comedian Susan Calman on why being a Scottish lesbian at the Fringe has its benefits.
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Kevin MacKenzie Trio - The Ballad of Future Joe
Kevin MacKenzie Trio in performance at the Edinburgh International Festival.
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Live from Edinburgh's Big Blue Tent: George Li plays Liszt
Pianist George Li plays Liszt's La Campanella live on In Tune at the Edinburgh Festival.
Nish Kumar wonders if Scotland had different Spice Girls
Comedian Nish Kumar on why the Spice Girls are one of history's greatest mistakes.
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Live from Edinburgh's Big Blue Tent: SymphRonica play Jeanamora
Ron Davis and his band SymphRonica play his tune Jeanamora live on In Tune in Edinburgh.
What to do (and not do) at the Edinburgh Fringe
Advice for Fringe first-timers from stand-up veterans, courtesy of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Barry Humphries' Weimar Cabaret
Barry Humphries brings his acclaimed Weimar Cabaret show to the Edinburgh Festival
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Live from Edinburgh's Big Blue Tent: Rebeca Olvera and John Osborn sing an impassioned duet from Norma
Rebeca Olvera and John Osborn sing 'Vieni in Roma' from Bellini's Norma live on In Tune.
Simon Munnery and his Cider Man cape
Comedian Simon Munnery sings a song about cider and tells of trying to please his dog.
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Live from Edinburgh's Big Blue Tent: the Ferio Saxophone Quartet play Bach
The Ferio Saxophone Quartet play their own arrangement of Bach's Prelude in G minor.
Jason Byrne: How to reverse the Brexit vote?
Jason Byrne on the Irish reaction to the recent EU referendum result.
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Edinburgh International Festival—Jazz Now
Soweto Kinch presents a live edition from the 2016 Edinburgh International Festival.
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Jaw-dropping acrobatic talents from Driftwood
The Australian circus group Casus showcase their intimate and graceful acrobatic talents.
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