BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2017
The best bits from across the BBC's coverage of the world's largest arts festivals.
Edinburgh Fringe "oldies" Arthur Smith, Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden
Three legends of the Fringe talk about becoming the old-timers of the Festival.
The Royal Military Tattoo - A Traditionally Scottish Sound—The Janice Forsyth Show, Janice and Sonya with Scott Hutchison and Michael Pedersen; MJ McCarthy's Turntable; Apphia Campbell and Roddy Bottum
The Royal Military Tattoo open both hours of the show with pipes and drums
Jan Ravens makes an impression on the Janice Forsyth Show
Jan Ravens showcases her amazing Theresa May, Kirsty Wark and Hillary Clinton impressions
Colin Cloud demonstrates his mind reading abilities...
Forensic mind reader Colin Cloud uses his special powers to wow the Janice Forsyth Show
Phil Ellis loses control...
An Edinburgh fringe interview with Jayde Adams and Phil Wang goes wrong for Phil Ellis.
Joe Lycett's Facebook "trolling" fun
Joe explains to BBC Radio Scotland's Janice Forsyth about winding up online swap groups
Jason Manford on his posh kids…
Jason Manford is stuck between Classes
Richard Herring on comedy podcasts
The brilliant comedian talks to Phil Ellis about why he podcasts his comedy.
Andrew Maxwell and Phil Ellis hunt bric-a-brac
The two comedians try to find some bargains at Edinburgh's Grassmarket.
Tim Vine takes the pun challenge
Phil Ellis challenges Tim Vine to make jokes from the titles of shows at Edinburgh.
Iain Stirling does what to pay the mortgage?!
Iain Stirling tells Janice how his Love Island voyeurism helps pay the bills
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Darren Harriott on all the letters of the rainbow
The Birmingham comedian performs at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Flo & Joan ask the questions
The musical duo ponder life's serious questions, like "what do dogs think of dogging?"
Jason Byrne gets hurt...a lot...
Jason Byrne tells Janice and her live audience about his very recent vasectomy...
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Breakfast's Steph vs the Irish Dancing World Champion!
Steph McGovern shows off her Irish Dancing skills live.














