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31/01/2011

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

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

A round-up of films from the Sundance Film Festival, the world's showcase for independent cinema. Jonah Lehrer on why he believes various writers, artists and musicians, including Gertrude Stein, Walt Whitman, Paul C茅zanne, Igor Stravinsky and Marcel Proust, anticipated advances in neuroscience. A report from Egypt, where the current civil unrest poses a threat to its cultural treasures. And a tribute to composer who created the unmistakeable sound of the Bond films, John Barry.

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 1 Feb 2011 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Sundance Film Festival Round-Up

    David D'Arcy talks to Harriett about the film highlights from this year's Sundance Festival.

    Duration: 04:58

  • Jonah Lehrer - Proust was a Neuroscientist

    Jonah Lehrer talks to Harriett about how many creative thinkers anticipated advances in neuroscience.

    Duration: 07:59

  • Egypt

    Harriett hears about how the looting in Egypt has affected the country's precious cultural treasures.

    Duration: 05:10

  • John Barry

    A tribute to the five-time Oscar-winning composer John Barry, who died today.

    Duration: 07:54

Broadcasts

  • Mon 31 Jan 2011 22:32GMT
  • Tue 1 Feb 2011 03:32GMT
  • Tue 1 Feb 2011 13:32GMT