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11/04/2012

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

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme: Le Havre (pictured), Masters of Chaos and Seth Lakeman.

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18 minutes

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Chapters

  • Le Havre

    Le Havre is a port on the northern coast of France and the latest film by the Finnish director Aki Karusmaki. We review the new movie from the master of melancholy.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Masters of Chaos

    We report from an exhibition in Paris which shows works from African, Asian and native-American traditions alongside contemporary art to explore the relationship between artists and anthropologists.

    Duration: 06:40

  • Seth Lakeman

    We speak with the acclaimed young British folk artist whose latest album - a tribute to the workers of vanished trades - was partly recorded down a mine!

    Duration: 04:59

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Apr 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 11 Apr 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 12 Apr 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 12 Apr 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online