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30/05/2012

We review Ridley Scott's much anticipated return to sci-fi with Prometheus, about a team of explorers on a mission to discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth.

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

On today's programme: Prometheus, Kim Thuy and Milos Milivojevic.

(Image: Director Sir Ridley Scott attends the world premiere of Prometheus at Empire Leicester Square on May 31, 2012. Credit: Stuart Wilson / Getty Images)

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18 minutes

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Thu 31 May 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Prometheus

    We review Ridley Scott's much anticipated return to sci-fi with Prometheus, about a team of explorers on a mission to discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth.

    Duration: 06:38

  • Kim Thuy

    Kim Thuy talks about transforming her experience of fleeing Vietnam in a boat and then resettling in Canada into the prize winning novel Ru.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Accordians a Go Go

    Accordions feature in traditional music from Argentina to Iceland via Mexico and North Korea; We explore their growing popularity and repertoire.

    Duration: 05:01

Broadcasts

  • Wed 30 May 2012 14:32GMT
  • Wed 30 May 2012 22:32GMT
  • Thu 31 May 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 31 May 2012 08:32GMT