In this episode of the Scottish English Podcast, Claire delves into the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest performing arts festival.

Discover the history, spirit, and immense diversity of the Fringe, which started in 1947 and has since become a global phenomenon. Learn about the festival's open access policy, its impact on the arts, and its role in making Edinburgh the centre of the creative universe each August.

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00:00 Episode 2 of 3 from the Edinburgh Festival Series

01:17 History of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

01:55 Open Access and Artistic Diversity

03:00 The Fringe as a Global Phenomenon

03:35 Next week's episode!

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