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16/05/2011

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

On today's programme: Midnight in Paris, Kate Bush and Midori.

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18 minutes

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Tue 17 May 2011 12:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Midnight in Paris

    Carla Bruni stars alongside actor Owen Wilson in Woody Allen's new Paris-set film. At this year's Cannes it received warm applause. Is it any good? From New York City, Owen Gleiberman reviews.

    Duration: 05:56

  • Kate Bush

    British music star Kate Bush is back. Director's Cut isn't strictly new material as Bush reworks earlier songs and restores The Sensual World's title track to her original concept.

    Duration: 04:49

  • Midori

    The Japanese violinist made her debut at the tender age of 11 with the New York Philharmonic. Currently on a world tour she talks about her interpretation of the great classical works.

    Duration: 06:43

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 May 2011 21:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 17 May 2011 02:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 17 May 2011 08:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 17 May 2011 12:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online