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20/04/2011

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

On today's programme, The Cyrus Cylinder, Luc Besson's new film and the Palestine literary festival.

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18 minutes

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Thu 21 Apr 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • The Cyrus Cylinder

    The ancient Persian treasure returns to Britain.

    Duration: 05:56

  • The Extraordinary Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec

    Dave Calhoun reviews the latest film from Luc Besson.

    Duration: 05:10

  • Palfest 2011

    Suad Amiry discusses Palestine's unique travelling literary festival.

    Duration: 06:22

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 Apr 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 21 Apr 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 21 Apr 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 21 Apr 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online