Available for booking

Join Stuart Maconie as he soaks up the splendour of Borders Book Festival

He'll enjoy an intimate session from legendary singer-songwriter Horse McDonald, as well as conversation from an exciting lineup of guests. 

You can expect lots of laughter and some cracking live music as BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends brings an eclectic mix of chat, song and comedy to Melrose in the Scottish Borders.

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How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Tickets are usually dispatched from approximately three weeks ahead of the recording date.

Step 2: Receive a message

All eligible requests are allocated tickets in the order they are received, up to the maximum number of available tickets. 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.

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.