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03/09/2009

Arts news, interviews and reviews with Kirsty Lang.

Bestselling Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin talks to Kirsty Lang about life after his most famous creation, Inspector Rebus, his recent foray into the world of the graphic novel and his new protagonist, Malcolm Fox.

Twenty years after its release, Kirsty discusses Do the Right Thing - Spike Lee's groundbreaking story of racial tensions in Brooklyn - and the film Barack Obama reputedly took wife Michelle to on their first date.

Economist and financial journalist Liam Halligan reviews the latest drama on the financial crisis, The Last Days of Lehman Brothers.

As Noah and the Whale release their new album about the break-up between the lead singer and former band member Laura Marling, David Quantick looks at the enduring power of break-up albums.

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Thu 3 Sep 2009 19:15

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