BBC Arts at the Fringe and the Book Festival

Highlights from a day of live coverage from Edinburgh on 18 August 2017.

Meet the cast of Thrones! The Musical
Winter is coming... sort of. Lindsey Chapman meets the cast of the Game of Thrones parody.
Donald Shaw and friends
The award-winning musician stages a special performance in the centre of Edinburgh.
Paul Auster: Watch in full
The US novelist discusses his life and work at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Paul Auster on writing seven days a week
The novelist describes how he wrote his epic new book 4 3 2 1 at double his normal pace.
Paul Auster on America's problem with racism
The author talks about the twin crimes on which the USA was built.
Simon Callow on breaking down gay stereotypes in Four Weddings
The actor describes the role as "the most outspoken affirmation of authentically gay love"
Simon Callow on Laurence Olivier
Callow reminisces about working with the legendary actor at the National Theatre.
Simon Callow: Watch in full
The actor discusses his life and career at Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Unicycling sensation Sam Goodburn
The performer gives a taste of his Fringe show at Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens.
An impromptu bhangra dancing workshop
Eshaan Akbar teaches Ray Bradshaw, Lindsey Chapman - and a random passer-by - some moves.
Unicyclist Sam Goodburn and comedians Ray Bradshaw and Eshaan Akbar
Unicycle skills with Sam Goodburn and bhangra dancing with Ray Bradshaw and Eshaan Akbar.
The Spoiler Song from Thrones! The Musical
Not up-to-date with Game of Thrones? You might want to put your fingers in your ears.
James Kelman: The Scottish dialect was seen as the "language of the gutter"
Scottish author James Kelman on how the Scottish vernacular was misunderstood and derided.
James Kelman: Watch in full
The Scottish author discusses his life, books and language with Brian Taylor.
Nicola Sturgeon: The two things women need to do differently
Scotland's First Minister discusses women's rights with Heather McDaid and Elif Shafak.
Elif Shafak: Being a Turkish writer is like being "slapped on one cheek and kissed on the other"
The Turkish novelist on the challenges of being a writer in a country without freedom.
Nicola Sturgeon, Elif Shafak and Heather McDaid: Watch in full
The politician, novelist and publisher at Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Ethiopian circus artists perform fantastical feats on Chinese poles
Circus Abyssinia wowing audiences at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Circus Abyssinia's juggling skills
Keep still! Presenter Lindsey Chapman gets a juggling lesson from the professionals.
The Underbelly Circus Hub
Featuring demonstrations from Circus Abyssinia, Circolombia and Head First Acrobats.