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23/08/2011

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On today's programme: One Day (pictured), 1001 Nights, Jerry Lieber and Nick Ashford.

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18 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Aug 2011 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • One Day

    The novel One Day by British writer David Nicholls was an international bestseller, so there is great anticipation about the film starring Anne Hathaway. We talk to its Danish director Lone Sherfig.

    Duration: 06:49

  • One Thousand and One Nights

    From the Edinburgh International Arts Festival we hear about the premiere of a new six-hour epic version of the One Thousand and One Nights stories.

    Duration: 06:20

  • Jerry Lieber, Nick Ashford

    We pay tribute to two great songwriters - Lieber who co-wrote Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog for Elvis, and Ashford who co-wrote many Motown hits for Diana Ross.

    Duration: 04:19

Broadcasts

  • Tue 23 Aug 2011 21:32GMT
  • Wed 24 Aug 2011 02:32GMT
  • Wed 24 Aug 2011 08:32GMT
  • Wed 24 Aug 2011 12:32GMT