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Alan Cumming is back in Scotland this weekend; he talks to Janice about his new book, You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams; My Life in Stories and Pictures.

Five Guys Named Moe is the centrepiece musical spectacular of Edinburgh's Christmas 2016; Janice speaks to its director Paulette Randall, MBE and associate director of the London 2012 Opening Ceremony.

We look ahead to Songs from Scotland- An Evening For Alasdair Gray: an event which will honour the esteemed Scottish writer as well as see the launch of the Alasdair Gray Musical Scholarship Trust. Jamaican reggae artist Brina, on the bill at the event, will be performing live for us.

Opera North returns to Edinburgh this weekend with their acclaimed production of Britten's opera, Billy Budd, as well as a Puccini double bill. Critic Mark Brown previews the shows for us.

The inaugural Future Artists Scotland exhibition showcases the talent emerging from Scotland's further education colleges; Janice talks to the art lecturer behind the initiative and one of the students whose work is featured.

And Bob Dickson visits the Into Film Festival, the free, annual, nationwide celebration of film for 5-19 year olds.