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by Lesley RiddochEnjoy a day out at the world’s biggest Book Festival in the company of leading Scottish broadcaster Lesley Riddoch. She’ll be interviewing leading authors and capturing all the atmosphere in her weekly podcast.
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Edinburgh Book Festival 22.8.06
22/08/2006
Lesley Riddoch interviews leading Scottish author William McIlvanney on the launch of his first novel for a decade. Journalist and broadcaster Joan Bakewell provides an inspiring view of growing old and the astonishing autistic savant, Daniel Tammet talks about his condition and abilities.
Edinburgh Book Festival 14.8.06
14/08/2006
Lesley speaks to literary giant Doris Lessing and leading African author Ngugi wa Thiong’o. And she hears about an initiative to help authors incorporate science in their writing more effectively.
Catherine Lockerbie
07/08/2006
As preparations for the world’s largest book festival continue, Lesley Riddoch finds out what’s involved from Catherine Lockerbie, Director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
