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World Service,08 Aug 2011,18 mins

08/08/2011

The Strand

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