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14/08/2016

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Novelist Michael Faber talks about the inspiration behind his first collection of poetry.

Novelist Michael Faber talks to Richard Holloway about the inspiration behind his first collection of poetry.

Michel Faber, one of the world's finest and most versatile novelists discusses the inspiration behind his first collection of poetry.

Communities across Eastern and Southern Africa have been hit by one of the most severe droughts to affect the continent in decades. The drought has ravaged crops and disrupted water supplies leaving millions of people without food. Maurice Onyango, Christian Aid's Head of Humanitarian Programmes in Africa, talks about the scale of the crisis.

Given the huge changes in our society with disconnected communities and the fast pace of life in the digital age, where do we stand with the old adage it takes a village to raise a child? Sue Palmer, author of the books 'Toxic Childhood' and 'Detoxing Childhood' and Viviene Cree, Professor of Social Work Studies at the University of Edinburgh discuss whether we're still living by that proverb and if not, what impact it's having on individuals and communities.

Comedian Robert Newman explains why he's tackling the complexities of neuroscience in his Edinburgh Festival show.

In another in our occasional series about lesser known churches and faith groups, reporter Bob Dickson learns more about the Coptic Orthodox Church which was founded in Egypt almost two thousand years ago.

Religion and ethics provide a rich theme for theatre, music and comedy to explore at the Edinburgh Festivals. The List's Theatre Editor, Gareth K Vile, tells Richard about some of the shows that have caught his attention.

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