Did you know that some of your favorite British shows and movies came out of Edinburgh Fringe?

Here’s a look at some of the best, including Baby Reindeer and Fleabag.

Everybodys talking aboutBaby Reindeer, Netflixs newest series based on a true story and an Edinburgh Fringe show.

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Baby Reindeer / Netflix

But the Netflix series isnt the first iteration of the story.

The show became a hit, expanding to a London run and now a Netflix series.

And its not the only show thats had a successful trajectory.

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But we hear her voicemail messages and her emails scroll across the venues ceiling.

Now, its the number one show on Netflix and Richard Gadd is a household name.

Perhaps his newfound fame will elicit a sequel.

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She premieredFleabagin 2013 at the Fringes Underbelly, which won a Fringe First Award.

The Edinburgh Fringe began in 1947 to rival the citys invite-only Edinburgh International Festival.

In 1966, playwright Tom Stoppard debuted his new play in Edinburgh.

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They took home the Edinburgh Comedy Award and the show gained new life as a Netflix standup special.

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BBC Three

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BBC Two

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