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Harry Hill on his Fringe musical, plus musician and poet Don Paterson

Nicola hears about Harry Hill's politics-inspired musical, on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. And she hears about a new show set in a Dundee nightclub.

Presented by Nicola Meighan.

Nicola hears about The Lost Lending Library, a show at the Edinburgh International Festival that aims to capture the imagination of primary age children.

Comedian Harry Hill and composer Steve Brown, talk about their musical Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera, which is on at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Poet and musician Don Paterson is performing at the opening night of a new music venue at this year's Fringe, the Rose Theatre, programmed by Edinburgh organisation Soundhouse. Don and Jane-Ann Purdy from Soundhouse join Nicola in studio.

And Nicola hears about Small Town Boys, a new show set in a Dundee nightclub.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Let's Dance

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours

    • You've Got Mail (Film S/Track).
    • Warner Sunset/Atlantic.
  • Shania Twain

    That Don't Impress Me Much

    • Now 44 (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • D:Ream

    Things Can Only Get Better

    • Now 27 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Future Islands

    Seasons (Waiting On You)

    • Singles.
    • 4AD.
    • 1.
  • Sister Sledge

    He's The Greatest Dancer

    • The Last Days Of Disco (Film Soundtra.
    • Columbia.
  • Madonna

    La Isla Bonita

    • Madonna - The Immaculate Collection.
    • Sire.
    • 3.
  • Roddy Woomble

    As Still As I Watch Your Grave

    • My Secret Is My Silence.
    • 002.
  • Dua Lipa

    Dance The Night

    • Barbie: The Movie O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Warner Records.
  • Sheena Easton

    For Your Eyes Only

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.
  • Bronski Beat

    Smalltown Boy

    • Pop & Wave Vol. 1 - The Hits Of The 80's (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
    • 2.
  • The Rezillos

    (My Baby Does) Good Sculptures

    • Can't Stand The Rezillos.
    • Sire.
    • 9.
  • The Wonder Stuff

    Welcome To The Cheap Seats

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

Broadcast

  • Fri 4 Aug 2023 14:00