Â鶹Éç 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 Â鶹Éç'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 Â鶹Éç Slam Champion.
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Brigadier David Allfrey and Â鶹Éç 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 Home 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 Â鶹Éç 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.