Edinburgh Nights

Highlights from this year's Edinburgh Festivals. Nish Kumar celebrates the new, the challenging and the shows that just defy description. Featuring singer-songwriter St Vincent, activists Pussy Riot and a show performed entirely in a burnt-out car.

Nish Kumar samples the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra playing for free in a football stadium, marvels at trail biking legend Danny MacAskill's extraordinary circus show and tries beatboxing.

Nish Kumar goes behind the scenes to sample The Blind Boys of Alabama in a remarkable partnership with Malian duo Amadou and Mariam.

Comedian Ed Byrne explores whether he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children and Hear Word brings together ten of Nigeria's biggest stars in a frank and funny show.