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17/05/2012

The best of this week's art, film, music and literature brought to you every day.

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme James Franco's tribute to James Dean and a report from the Cannes film festival.

Photo: James Franco photographed on the screen by reporter Laura Hubber.

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Chapters

  • Cannes Film Festival

    The headlining films and the controversy about the absence of films by female directors

    Duration: 10:00

  • James Franco's James Dean Tribute

    Laura Hubber reports on a multi-media homage to the legendary actor James Dean.

    Duration: 08:41

Broadcasts

  • Thu 17 May 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 17 May 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 18 May 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 18 May 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online