Podcasts from the 2008 Book Festival
Get a flavour of the festival with our weekly podcasts. Leslie Fraser-Taylor from Forth2 Radio chats to a few of the authors in this year's programme - we've just added another 8 podcasts (29 August 2008).
Lin Anderson, Aline Templeton & Alex Gray
A trio of Scotland's finest crime-writers talk about their work: Lin Anderson, Aline Templeton & Alex Gray
Mark Billingham
Top stand-up comedian and crime writer Mark Billingham chats about his new book
Simon Callow
The esteemed character actor Simon Callow talks about playing Dickens and writing the biography of Orson Welles
Rita Carter
Science writer and broadcaster Rita Carter talks about recognizing our multiple personalities
Jenny Colgan
Jenny Colgan, witty chronicler of life and love, talks about her new book
Charlie Higson
Charlie Higson talks about the Young Bond phenomenon after a mammoth book signing session
Richard Holloway
Everyone's favourite thinker and philosopher Richard Holloway
Oliver James
Psychologist Oliver James gives invaluable insight into caring for sufferers of Dementia
Quintin Jardine
Edinburgh-based crime writer Quintin Jardine on his latest stupendous thriller
Jenni Murray
Beloved BBC 4 broadcaster Jenni Murray on her Memoirs of a Not So Dutiful Daughter
Daniel Nettle
Leading psychological writer Daniel Nettle on understanding personality
Bill Paterson
Renowned Scottish actor Bill Paterson on his new book
Mark Robson
Children's writer Mark Robson on writing and researching his fantasy novels
Michael Rosen
Children's Laureate Michael Rosen talks about his favourite books, poetry and writing
Simon Singh
Popular scientist Simon Singh on alternative medicine
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Tony Parsons
The inimitable Tony Parsons talks about love, life, China and the festival
Val McDermid
Crime queen Val McDermid on why she loves the Book Festival
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