Bookclub

Fully booked

Bookclub, presented by James Naughtie, is one of Radio 4's longest-running and most-cherished programmes, having aired at 4pm on the first Sunday of every month for the past 27 years.

The programme looks into the past for significant books that have bitten into our culture in some way. The name of our guest author at the Edinburgh International Book Festival will be announced in due course.

There are some tickets remaining which will be released on a first come first served basis. 

You can apply for a maximum of two tickets per show and should you be successful, you will receive tickets for a maximum of four shows.

Good luck!

Already got tickets to this show?

See show information
Bookclub logo

How to be in the audience for our Edinburgh Festival shows

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for BBC shows at the Edinburgh Festivals are being allocated by random draw, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants.

Applications are accepted until the publicised closing date/time.

Step 2: Receive a message

Once the random draw has closed all eligible requests are entered into the random draw. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-ticket(s) to your email address.

If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

You will receive tickets for a maximum of four BBC shows at this year's Festivals.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

Sorry this show's full

We have now stopped taking ticket requests for this show, but all unsuccessful applicants will be kept on the waiting list in case we're able to release any additional tickets. Make sure you've joined our mailing list and are following us on our social channels to be notified when new shows become available!

See what else is on right now

  • Take Four Books, James Crawford

    Join American writer Colson Whitehead to talk about his new book Cool Machine.

    Edinburgh
  • Front Row logo

    Radio 4’s Front Row celebrates performance, comedy and new writing for theatre at the Edinburgh Festivals. 

    Edinburgh