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30/01/2012

Film writer Damon Wise rates the highlights - and lowlights - of this year's independent film festival, which has just handed out its prizes in Park City, Utah.

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On today's programme, the highlights and lowlights, of this year's Sundance Film Festival, a look ahead to a special World Book Club celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Dickens and we talk to composer Paul Mealor.

Director Benh Zeitlin and Quvenzhan茅 Wallis accept their award for Beasts Of The Southern Wild.

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18 minutes

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Tue 31 Jan 2012 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Sundance Film Festival

    Film writer Damon Wise rates the highlights - and lowlights - of this year's independent film festival, which has just handed out its prizes in Park City, Utah.

    Duration: 06:36

  • World Book Club

    In a special World Book Club celebrating the bicentenary of Charles Dickens on Wednesday 1 February writers from around the world celebrate the genius of this master storyteller.

    Duration: 03:25

  • Paul Mealor

    His compositions have been performed at last year's Royal Wedding (Ubi Caritas) and topped the UK charts (Wherever You Are). He explains the breadth of his appeal.

    Duration: 07:27

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Jan 2012 23:32GMT
  • Tue 31 Jan 2012 02:32GMT
  • Tue 31 Jan 2012 09:32GMT
  • Tue 31 Jan 2012 13:32GMT