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04/10/2012

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

Today’s programme includes David Thomson on his new book The Big Screen: The Story of the Movies and What They Did to us and the Australian pianist, Angelo Villani.

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18 minutes

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Fri 5 Oct 201208:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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  • David Thomson

    What effect has the cinema had on cinema goers throughout the years? A question explored by film critic David Thomson in his new book The Big Screen: The Story Of The Movies and What They Did To Us.

    Duration: 05:48

  • Angelo Villani

    The Australian pianist, Angelo Villani, talks about making his comeback after an injury brought his career to an abrupt halt more than 20 years ago.

    Duration: 07:54

Broadcasts

  • Thu 4 Oct 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 4 Oct 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 5 Oct 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 5 Oct 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online