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  • 2015-08-30T23:00:00Z on BBC One
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  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
The world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo forms the heart of the Edinburgh Festival and provides a spectacle for thousands of visitor every August and sees displays by the British armed forces as well as international military bands.

1 episode

Season Premiere

2015-08-30T23:00:00Z

2015x01 2015 Edition

Season Premiere

2015x01 2015 Edition

  • 2015-08-30T23:00:00Z1h

From the unique setting of the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with the Massed Bands of the RAF and the Queen's Colour Squadron taking centre stage.

East meets west at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, with the east represented by a Bollywood dance extravaganza, the Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China and the Changxing Lotus Dragon Dance Folklore Group.

From the west, the UK home team are joined by the Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes from Charleston in South Carolina and the United States Air Force Honor Guard, based in Washington DC.

Other highlights include a spectacular display from the Tattoo Highland dancers, precision percussion from Basel's Top Secret Drum Corps and the unforgettable sight and sound of the Massed Pipes and Drums.

The programme is narrated by Bill Paterson.

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