Reviews & features: Edinburgh International Television Festival

New episode of Doctor Who to be screened at Edinburgh Television Festival 2011

New episodes of Fresh Meat, The Killing and Comic Strip also on offer

The MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival unveiled its programme for 2011 yesterday, marking the festival’s 36th year in operation. The series of lectures, preview screenings, masterclasses, interviews and networking parties, which…

Edinburgh's Other Festivals

Away from the Fringe and the EIFF, August still has a lot to offer

Suzanne Black explores the enlightenment of the Festival of Spirituality and Peace; the geekiness of Edinburgh Interactive; the diversity of Edinburgh Mela, and Ant and Dec at the MediaGuardian Edinburgh International Television Festival.

David Simon - not for 'the average viewer'

The creator of 'The Wire' comes to Edinburgh

Aside from his Charlotte Square appearance, David Simon will also be presenting a masterclass as part of the Edinburgh International Television Festival. Yet, there are many more out there in Festival city who would love to get a chance to hear from the…

Lineup grows at Edinburgh Television Festival

This year’s Edinburgh International Television Festival continues to attract some of the small screen’s biggest names and influences. The latest speakers to be announced include Father Ted writer and director Graham Linehan, PR guru Max Clifford and…

Inside the box

Edinburgh International Television Festival

Nestled at the end of August is the Edinburgh International Television Festival which, frustratingly, is still an industry shindig but it’s good to know the calibre of celebrities you may be bumping into around town. This year’s line-up includes Doctor…