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08/08/2011

Nigel Floyd reviews the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes. Bjork talks about her latest album and about how technology has helped and excited her as a composer.

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Nigel Floyd reviews the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes. The Rise of the Planet of the Apes shows us what happens when experiments in genetic engineering lead scientists to produce an intelligent ape.

Icelandic singer and musician Bjork's latest album also includes a game and an app for each track. She talks to us about how technology has helped and excited her as a composer.

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Tue 9 Aug 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    Nigel Floyd reviews the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes.

    Duration: 05:44

  • Bjork

    Icelandic singer and musician Bjork's latest album also includes a game and an app for each track. She tells us how technology has helped and excited her as a composer.

    Duration: 10:45

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Aug 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 9 Aug 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 9 Aug 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 9 Aug 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online