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Peter Kay reviewed; Ian Rankin at 50

Peter Kay has written a best-selling memoir and topped the pop charts, and has now returned to the arena of live comedy with a new stand-up show. Dominic Maxwell reviews. Crime writer Ian Rankin, creator of Inspector Rebus, celebrates his 50th birthday. The MAC in Birmingham - the Midlands Arts Centre - is about to re-open following a £15 million refurbishment. Mark Lawson reports on the building, and discusses the original vision behind the creation of arts centres in Britain. Teen star Miley Cyrus returns to British cinemas in The Last Song. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh reviews.

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First Broadcast28 Apr 2010
Latest Broadcast28 Apr 2010
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Arts, Culture & the Mediabirminghamkay, peter (comedian)lawson, mark (bbc radio presenter)Magazines & Reviewsmidlands arts centrerankin, ian (writer)stand up comedy