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Wednesday 27 October 2010

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

On today's programme: John Landis, Cairo Street Circus, Rumer and Jenny Erpenbeck.

Photo shows actors Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis in John Landis’ Burke and Hare.

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Thu 28 Oct 201012:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Burke and Hare

    The director John Landis discusses his new film.

    Duration: 07:22

  • Cairo Street Circus

    The acrobats, fire eaters and clowns taking over the city centre in Cairo.

    Duration: 05:07

  • Rumer

    The sultry voiced singer launches her much awaited debut album.

    Duration: 06:08

  • Jenny Erpenbeck

    The ghosts of Germany's past haunt the house at the heart of a chilling new novel.

    Duration: 07:52

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Oct 201021:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Oct 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Oct 201008:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 28 Oct 201012:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online