EXCLUSIVE: He pioneered the 1960s comedy boom that taught us to laugh at politics. Now, ahead of the start of the annual Edinburgh Festival which first launched his revolutionary show, John Bassett tells how his seminal role has all but been forgotten.
This August will mark 75 years since Edinburgh began its remarkable festival journey, and The Scotsman has been there right from the start. Here, Susan Mansfield looks at how the festivals have evolved over the last three-quarters of a century, debunking some common myths and misconceptions along the way