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25/04/2012

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

On today's programme: Bernie (starring Jack Black, pictured), Indian Reggae and Italian Museums.

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18 minutes

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Thu 26 Apr 201202:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Bernie

    Starring Jack Black as the Texan funeral director - Bernie - who befriends a wealthy widow played by Shirley MacLaine - this documentary-style film is based on a real-life murder.

    Duration: 06:08

  • Indian Reggae

    It's not just Bollywood soundtrack tunes that are exciting young Indians nowadays, there's a burgeoning alternative music scene and reggae bands are making their mark.

    Duration: 05:20

  • Italian Museums

    How did a former hamburger salesman make Italian museums attractive to tourists again? We look at the current state of Italian culture and its overstretched resources, as budget cuts threaten museums.

    Duration: 06:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 25 Apr 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 25 Apr 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 26 Apr 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online