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The Strand is a daily 18 minute programme highlighting the best of what's going in the arts. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, The Strand reflects the artistic response to the BBC's news agenda. Presented by Harriett Gilbert and friends, it features discussions, reviews, big-name interviews and location reports as well as live studio performances and Hollywood, Bollywood gossip.

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The Strand Archive: 08/08/2011

08/08/2011

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 08/08/2011

We review the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes

Nigel Floyd reviews the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes. Bjork talks about her latest album and about how technology has helped and excited her as a composer.

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Nigel Floyd reviews the cautionary prequel to the science-fiction classic Planet of the Apes.  The Rise of the Planet of the Apes shows us what happens when experiments in genetic engineering lead scientists to produce an intelligent ape.  

Icelandic singer and musician Bjork's latest album also includes a game and an app for each track. She talks to us about how technology has helped and excited her as a composer.

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