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Bourne, Man Booker Prize long list, The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, Presidential campaign music.

John Wilson considers this year's Man Booker Prize long list, and travels to Cambridge to report on the bicentenary of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Bourne is back. But 14 years since Matt Damon starred in The Bourne Identity, does the franchise still thrill in a world of super-hackers and government surveillance? Antonia Quirke joins John Wilson to review Jason Bourne.

The Man Booker prize long list was announced today. Critics Alex Clarke and Toby Lichtig consider this year's runners and riders.

The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge is celebrating its bicentenary with an exhibition displaying 150 illuminated manuscripts from its collection, ranging from prayer books of European royalty to alchemical scrolls. John travels to Cambridge to find out more.

Presidential hopefuls have long known of the power of a good pop tune when it comes to firing up a crowd. So what's scoring the Trump and Clinton rallies, and what does it say about their respective campaigns? American columnist, Katie Puckrik dons her headphones.

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  • 2016 Man Booker Longlist

    Duration: 08:07

  • Jason Bourne reviewed by Antonia Quirke

    Duration: 04:59

  • Presidential Campaign Music

    Duration: 06:08

  • The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge

    Duration: 08:20

Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne
Jason Bourne is in cinemas from Friday 29 July, certificate 12A.

Colour:The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts

Colour:The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts

Colour:The Art and Science of Illuminated Manuscripts is showing at the from 30 July to 30 December.

Image: Crucifixion Missal, Siena, Italy c. 1446-1450.Β  Courtesy of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Photo credit: Jerome Weatherald

The Man Booker Prize Longlist

The Man Booker Prize Longlist
The winner of the will be announced on 25 October.

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Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Antonia Quirke
Interviewed Guest Alex Clarke
Interviewed Guest Toby Lichtig
Interviewed Guest Katie Puckrik

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  • Wed 27 Jul 2016 19:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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