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Tuesday 19 January 2010

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

In today's programme: Kader Abdolah, Post Apocalyptic Movies, Gao Xingjian, Stamps And Music.

Photo of Kader Abdolah by Harry Pierik.

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28 minutes

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Wed 20 Jan 201013:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Kader Abdolah

    The Iranian novelist discusses his latest novel, 'The House of the Mosque'.

    Duration: 08:11

  • Disaster Movies

    We chart Hollywood's obsession with the end of the world.

    Duration: 07:12

  • China's Nobel Literature Laureate

    On the occasion of his 70th birthday we talk to Gao Xingjian.

    Duration: 04:38

  • Album Covers on Stamps

    Simon Farfield on the classic album covers issued as postage stamps.

    Duration: 06:28

Broadcasts

  • Tue 19 Jan 201022:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 20 Jan 201003:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 20 Jan 201009:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 20 Jan 201013:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online