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Kathryn Joseph sings The Outtakes

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Stuart Evers and Dorthe Nors at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Jesse Jackson on America's culture of violence

Kirsty Logan finds inspiration in the North East coast of Scotland

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Sean Michaels and Anna Smaill at Edinburgh International Book Festival

Mark Steel talks politics and comedy

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