³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Arts Live from the Edinburgh Festivals 2015
August 2015
In 2015 broadcast a wide range of performances and events live via the Edinburgh Festivals website.
In partnership with Edinburgh International Festival, we presented a series of intimate with Sylvie Guillem, Juliette Binoche, Robert Lepage and Simon McBurney. We also streamed ten events live from the Edinburgh International Book Festival, plus ten shows from the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Potterrow venue. These are available to watch on demand via the links below, with many also available via .
As well as that, throughout August we published dozens of clips, short films and features showcasing the best of the Fringe, International, Book and Art festivals - see the page to browse our themed collections.
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A night celebrating the biggest and most diverse breakthrough acts of the summer.
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Top performance poets battle it out for the coveted title of 2015 ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Slam Champion.
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Brigadier David Allfrey and ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Events director John Smith discuss the history of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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The Reverend discusses how he reconciled his old life with a more contemplative self.
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The bestselling crime writer meets one of her best-known fans: Scotland’s First Minister.
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Scotland's current Makar (National Poet)​ discusses everything from Greek tragedy to ​her new play.
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The author and playwright talks about Matchbox Theatre, his most daringly unusual book to date.
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The cult Glasgow comedian reads from his first book, Daft Wee Stories.
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One of the most respected civil rights activists of the 20th century discusses a life of campaigning.
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The British philosopher and academic explains his views on the role philosophy should play in society.
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A conversation with the winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize, who was also shortlisted last year.
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The 24-year-old wordsmith at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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The former ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Secretary at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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With chat from Alexander McCall Smith, Ian Rankin and Kirsty Logan.
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Jamie MacDougall speaks to McBurney, whose play The Encounter premieres at the festival.
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Jamie MacDougall talks to the playwright, actor and director about his new solo show 887.
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Join satirist and comedian Rory Bremner for an afternoon of his picks from the Festivals.
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A special morning edition of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4's flagship arts programme.
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Radio 2's Anneka hosts a line-up of her favourite acts from this year's festivals.
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Writers Jackie Kay, Maggie O’Farrell and Rachel McCrum join Kirsty Wark.
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Deborah Bull talks to the French actress about her role in Antigone and more.
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Music from Kathryn Joseph and Dean Owens; poetry from Luke Wright... plus some sword-swallowing!
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The comedians share their favourite Fringe memories at Potterrow.
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Deborah Bull talks to the celebrated dancer about her life and career.