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13 April 2010

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

On today's programme: The Ghost, Commonwealth Writers' Prize, Cambodian Dance Company and Nneka.

Pierce Brosnan and Ewan McGregor star in The Ghost. Photo: Guy Ferrandis.

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BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • The Ghost

    David D'Arcy reviews Roman Polanski's film of Robert Harris' political thriller.

    Duration: 06:13

  • The Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2010

    We talk to the winners of this year's Prize, Rana Dasgupta and Glenda Guest.

    Duration: 07:03

  • Cambodian Dance Company

    The former street children bidding to become Cambodia's leading dance group.

    Duration: 06:14

  • Nneka

    The Nigerian soul singer talks about her music and representing Africa.

    Duration: 06:59

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Apr 201021:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 14 Apr 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 14 Apr 201008:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 14 Apr 201012:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online