The Edinburgh Festival Show 2

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Duration: 50 minutes

Lauren Laverne presents from the Pleasance Courtyard in Edinburgh and takes a look at the pick of the Edinburgh Fringe and International Festival.

Lauren meets journalist and author Lynn Barber and talks to her about her autobiography An Education, which includes a description of her early relationship with a much older man as well as tales from her career as one of the country's most formidable interviewers.

Arthur Smith is back on his motorised sofa, Arthur's Seat, taking a tour of Edinburgh with a special guest. There's also the pick of 2009's comedy on offer in Edinburgh as well as reviews, previews and recommendations of the productions that are creating a buzz.

Last on

Sun 23 Aug 2009 00:10 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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Credits

Presenter
Lauren Laverne
Presenter
Arthur Smith
Producer
Graham Mitchell
Executive Producer
Edward Morgan

Broadcasts

  • Wed 19 Aug 2009 23:20 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

  • Sun 23 Aug 2009 00:10 BBC Two except Northern Ireland (Analogue), Wales (Analogue)

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