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Front Row - Peter Kay reviewed; Ian Rankin at 50

The verdict on Peter Kay's return to stand-up comedy after seven years away; Ian Rankin celebrates his 50th birthday; Birmingham MAC re-opens after a 15 million pound refurbishment.

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.

  • Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 7:15PM Wed, 28 Apr 2010
  • Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
  • First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7:15PM Wed, 28 Apr 2010
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  • Duration 30 minutes

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