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Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 2

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A focus on Johann Kresnik's controversial dance theatre interpretation of Macbeth, which concentrates on themes of violence and sado-masochism. Plus an interview with comedian Emo Philips. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 3

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The first of three performance programmes sees a show by French circus act Archaos, who use chainsaws and motorbikes instead of tigers and elephants.

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 4

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Tracey MacLeod and Ian Hislop present coverage of the Edinburgh Festival. Can it be true that Gone with the Wind star Butterfly McQueen is in Edinburgh for the International Film Festival? Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 5

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

A chance to tune in to the sounds of the Edinburgh Festival, including jazz bagpiping, Danish percussion and Spanish guitar. Plus the firework display from Princes Street Gardens. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 6: The House with the Green Shutters

Duration: 2 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

The Communicado theatre company perform Gerald Mulgrew's adaptation of George Douglas Brown's The House with the Green Shutters, the story of the tragic rise and fall of a small-town tyrant. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 7

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Tracey MacLeod and Sheena McDonald present the arts programme. Rupert Murdoch argues for more choice on television. Plus debates about pornography, censorship and religious broadcasting. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 8

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Garrison Keillor, America's tallest humorist and author of Lake Wobegon Days, meets John Byrne, author of Tutti Frutti, and rides off into the sunset in search of Loch Wobegon.

Edinburgh Nights

1989

Episode 9

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue)Latest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Performance of a provocative and personal theatre piece by the American director and choreographer Martha Clarke. It takes as its starting point The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch. Show more