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Migration is a timeless human tale driven by diverse motivations, from pursuing new opportunities to escaping conflict and disaster. The recently released book "Over Land and Sea: Migration from Antiquity to the Present Day" explores this topic. Tony talks to author Massimo Livi-Bacci and Esa Aldegheri, researcher in migration and integration at the University of Glasgow.

Reporter Carol Purcell visits the Thursday Lunch Club, run by the homeless charity Cyrenians. This weekly gathering brings together volunteers, many with first hand experiences of homelessness, who cook and share meals together.

On the first weekend of the Edinburgh Festivals, we delve into the art of improvisation and its valuable lessons for everyday life. Joining Tony in discussion is Professor Raymond MacDonald, Chair of Music Psychology and Music Improvisation at the University of Edinburgh, and Chris Colebrook, a Solution-Focused Coach and Creative Practitioner.

As FIFA鈥檚 Women鈥檚 World Cup reaches the knockout round of 16, interest in women's football continues to grow. But has this event championed representation and diversity among players and fans alike? Tony is joined by Julie Cuthbertson, a founding member of Hibernian Football Club's LGBTQ+ supporters' group, and Aqsa Ali, a volunteer at Glasgow ANSAR, an organisation that helps young people from ethnically diverse backgrounds into sport.

Following the recent news that Sweden and Denmark are re-examining their free speech laws due to incidents of copies of the Quran being burnt in public, Tony talks to Yahya Barry, an academic in Islamic Studies and a Swedish citizen, about the implications of this.

With thousands of shows on offer the options seem endless at this year鈥檚 Edinburgh Festivals. Theatre critic Gareth K Vile guides us through some of the most thought-provoking shows to see.