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78 THE LIST FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 17-2-1 Aug 2006

It’s easy to forget that the seminal images of our time tend to be captured not by artists, but by photojournalists in the thick of the action. At the World Press Photo show we are

. reminded of the horror of Hurricane Katrina, the July 7 London bombings and, here, the Niger famine, where a one year old malnourished child presses his hand against his mother’s lips, as captured by 2005 winner Finbarr O’Reilly. Part of the Festival of Politics 2006. '.»'./or/d Press Photo. The Surf/3h Par/lament, Hotyrood Road. Tue 22 Aug—Thu 7 Sep.

Dan Snow, star of 8802’s Battlefield Britain, talks about Edinburgh’s booze problem and why mime artists should be banned.

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* Understanding the Middle East Journalist Hugh Miles and his father Oliver, a former British Ambassador. look at the complex issues at play in the Middle East conflict and ways to potentially resolve the explosive Situation. l'l/ed 23 Aug, 7 7.30am.

>i< Could You Make a Fortune in Scotland? This talk addresses the ssue on everybody's mind will liwng iii Scotland make you rich? A group of MSPs try to convnice Dragons' Den star Rachel Elnaugh, entrepreneur Chris German OBE and top chef Tony Singh that it's the best place to start their new business ventures. Wed 23 Aug, 3pm.

* Leading the Field A modestly titled talk by the Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Menzies Campbell, although he might be discussing his time representing Britain at the Olympics rather than being head of the third most popular political party in the UK. Thu 24 Aug, 7 pm.

=l< Friendship Across the Political Divide Can a Tory MP and a supporter of the ultra-left be pals? Conservative Rural Development and Fisheries spokesman Ted Brocklebank MSP talks about his relationship with radical ornithologist Desmond Nethersole. and explores how friendship can transcend politics. Thu 24 Aug, 2pm.

* A Life in Politics One of Scotland's most influential politicians and former Father of the Commons Tam Dalyell (pictured) talks about his career and why the West Lothian Question, which he first raised 30 years ago. is still as crucial today. Thu 24 Aug, 3pm.

All talks take place at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Road. The Festival of Politics runs from Thu 23 to Sat 26 Aug. See www.testivalof politics.org.uk for full programme details.