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Tuesday 18 May 2010

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

On today's programme: Cannes, Maaza Mengiste, Armenian Postcards and Ronnie James Dio.

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28 minutes

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Wed 19 May 201012:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Cannes

    The glitz of the Cannes film festival.

    Duration: 06:00

  • Maaza Mengiste

    The fallout from the Ethiopian famine in a striking new novel.

    Duration: 08:30

  • Armenian Postcards

    Postcard images of Armenian life in Turkey, a century ago.

    Duration: 09:55

  • Ronnie James Dio

    We commemorate a pioneer of heavy metal; singer Ronnie James Dio.

    Duration: 04:28

Broadcasts

  • Tue 18 May 201021:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 19 May 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 19 May 201008:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 19 May 201012:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online