Welcome to Entertainment! This week Anna Jones finds out how audiences in Cannes and film critics are reacting to the new film, The Da Vinci Code.

Here are some questions for you to think about as you listen:

1. Do you think the film is controversial?

2. Does Sarah Dunant think the book is an exciting read?

You can download the script for the programme at the bottom of this page.

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Words and expressions from the programme

controversy
public discussion and argument about something that people feel strongly about
Example sentence
The book caused quite a controversy.

to censor
to remove the parts of something that are considered offensive or politically dangerous
Example sentence
The theatre director tried to reverse the decision to censor her play.

flat
lacking in interest or enthusiasm
Example sentence
The lecture sounded very flat and uninteresting.

a failure
something that does not succeed
Example sentence
He felt a failure because he could not pass his exams.

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