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Aug 2024
42m 24s

Nish Kumar, Miriam Margolyes, Rose Mataf...

Bbc Radio 4
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This programme has been edited since broadcast.

Kirsty Wark launches Front Row's regular Scottish editions with a live show from the Edinburgh Festival.

Kirsty's guests are the comedians Rose Matafeo and Nish Kumar, Miriam Margolyes performs Dickens, and the Scottish band Teenage Fanclub play a song from their latest album. Plus Charlene Boyd performs a number from her hit show about the American country singer June Carter Cash.

Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Claire Bartleet

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