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Peter Kay reviewed; Ian Rankin at 50

The verdict on Peter Kay's return to stand-up comedy after seven years away; Ian Rankin celebrates his 50th birthday; Birmingham MAC re-opens after a 15 million pound refurbishment.

Peter Kay has written a best-selling memoir and topped the pop charts, and has now returned to the arena of live comedy with a new stand-up show. Dominic Maxwell reviews.
Crime writer Ian Rankin, creator of Inspector Rebus, celebrates his 50th birthday.
The MAC in Birmingham - the Midlands Arts Centre - is about to re-open following a £15 million refurbishment. Mark Lawson reports on the building, and discusses the original vision behind the creation of arts centres in Britain.
Teen star Miley Cyrus returns to British cinemas in The Last Song. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.

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30 minutes

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  • IAN RANKIN AT 50

    Crime writer Ian Rankin, creator of Inspector Rebus, celebrates his 50th birthday.

    Duration: 06:09

  • THE LAST SONG

    Teen star Miley Cyrus returns to British cinemas in The Last Song. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.

    Duration: 04:56

  • MAC Birmingham

    Mark Lawson visits the MAC in Birmingham - the Midlands Arts Centre - which is about to re-open following a Β£15 million refurbishment.

    Duration: 10:20

  • PETER KAY The Tour That Doesn't Tour

    Peter Kay has written a best-selling memoir and topped the pop charts, and has now returned to the arena of live comedy with a new stand-up show.

    Duration: 05:13

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  • Wed 28 Apr 2010 19:15

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