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Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Sean Connery attends the premiere of his film Dragonheart. Ardal O'Hanlon discusses life outside Father Ted and Robert Lepage talks about his one-man version of Hamlet. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Extracts from Virginia Woolf's Orlando, directed by Robert Wilson and starring Miranda Richardson in a rare stage appearance. Plus comedy from Bill Bailey.

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 3: Edinburgh Comedy

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Comedy special featuring big names from the world of stand-up and the best newcomers making a name for themselves at this year's Edinburgh Festival. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 4

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Emma Freud and Jack Doherty present the arts magazine series. David Cronenberg defends his new film, Crash, based on J.G. Ballard's techno-sex novel, against the critics.

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 5

Duration: 40 minutes

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

John McGrath's A Satire of the Four Estaites has its world premiere, and there's a look at the last works of artist Helen Chadwick, who died while completing a commission for the Festival. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Featuring extracts from Plant Hunter, a play about botanist Joseph Rock; dance from the Netherlands; a performance by French clowns Hic Hoc and Phil Kay's 50 Festival facts.

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 7

Duration: 45 minutes

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

The winner of the Perrier Award for Comedy is announced. Dancer Yvette Bozsik performs an extract from her production The Miraculous Mandarin. Show more

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 8

Duration: 45 minutes

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

Bernardo Bertolucci talks about his new film, Stealing Beauty. Murray Lachlan Young recites his poem Cocaine and Jerry Sadowitz performs card tricks.

Edinburgh Nights

1996

Episode 9

Duration: 40 minutes

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

Emma Freud and Jack Docherty look back at highlights from the Edinburgh Festival. Plus coverage of the fireworks display from Princes Street Gardens. Show more