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03/10/2012

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

On today's programme: Idols South Africa, Horror Films and 50 Shades of Grey.

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 4 Oct 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Idols South Africa

    In a country where 80% of the population is black, it's taken 8 series of the TV talent show for the first black winner. We find out why it took so long.

    Duration: 05:00

  • Horror Film double bill

    We review VHS and Sinister, two new horror films based on the concept of found footage, a plot device used since the 1980s and made popular again by Blair Witch Project.

    Duration: 05:00

  • 50 Shades of Grey

    The whole world seems to be reading 50 Shades of Grey as translations of the saucy S&M book are being published globally. We explore the appeal of the book and the effect on the publishing industry.

    Duration: 07:28

Broadcasts

  • Wed 3 Oct 2012 14:32GMT
  • Wed 3 Oct 2012 22:32GMT
  • Thu 4 Oct 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 4 Oct 2012 08:32GMT