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The Strand - Friday 12th February 2010

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

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: New Bollywood release My Name is Khan, the new Fugard Theatre opens in South Africa, the new book from South American novelist Milton Hatoum and an album based around a Mavis Staples song.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Feb 201013:32GMT

Chapters

  • My Name is Khan

    The Indian film whose star has unwittingly provoked all kinds of havoc.

    Duration: 07:10

  • The New Fugard Theatre

    South African playwright Athol Fugard on the new theatre named after him...

    Duration: 08:20

  • Milton Hatoum

    Brazilian novelist Milton Hatoum on the changing face of the Amazon.

    Duration: 05:50

  • Mavis Staples

    Soul singer Mavis Staples...? Well, almost...

    Duration: 05:48

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Feb 201022:32GMT
  • Sat 13 Feb 201003:32GMT
  • Mon 15 Feb 201009:32GMT
  • Mon 15 Feb 201013:32GMT