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Anneka Rice talks to Simon McBurney
Simon McBurney reveals the inspiration behind his emotional Edinburgh show, The Encounter.
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    Anneka Rice talks to Simon McBurney
  2. Howard Jacobson: I'd rather call myself the Jewish Jane Austen
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  3. Howard Jacobson reads from his novel J
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  4. Howard Jacobson on literature and political correctness
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  5. Juliette Binoche on why she hasn't embraced Hollywood
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    Juliette Binoche on why she hasn't embraced Hollywood
  6. Poetry Slam Grand Final: Scott Tyrrell
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    Poetry Slam Grand Final: Scott Tyrrell
  7. Jazz Line-Up: Darius Brubeck Quartet
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    Jazz Line-Up: Darius Brubeck Quartet
  8. Kathryn Joseph sings The Worm
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    Kathryn Joseph sings The Worm
  9. Lili la Scala sings The Importance of Being Idle
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    Lili la Scala sings The Importance of Being Idle
  10. Ali McGregor sings Song 2
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    Ali McGregor sings Song 2
  11. Tom Binns performs in the comedy round-up
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    Tom Binns performs in the comedy round-up
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    Simon McBurney
  13. Mexican Writing, An Insider's View with Gabriel Orozco at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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    Mexican Writing, An Insider's View with Gabriel Orozco at Edinburgh International Book Festival
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