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Spectacular variety performance set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

Spectacular annual variety show with military bands and hundreds of performers from around the world, set against the iconic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 2015

31/08/2015

2015

BBC One - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 2015

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

From Edinburgh Castle, the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Narrated by Bill Paterson.

From the unique setting of the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with the Massed Bands of the RAF and the Queen's Colour Squadron taking centre stage.

East meets west at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with the east represented by a Bollywood dance extravaganza, the Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China and the Changxing Lotus Dragon Dance Folklore Group.

From the west, the UK home team are joined by the Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes from Charleston in South Carolina and the United States Air Force Honor Guard, based in Washington DC. 

Other highlights include a spectacular display from the Tattoo Highland dancers, precision percussion from Basel's Top Secret Drum Corps and the unforgettable sight and sound of the Massed Pipes and Drums.

The programme is narrated by Bill Paterson.

A narration-free version is available on BBC Red Button.

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