Main content

04/08/2010

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

In today’s programme: Helon Habila’s book choice for Nigeria; The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars; Spencer Turnick; The World Orchestra for Peace

Available now

28 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Aug 201012:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

More episodes

Previous

03/08/2010

Next

05/08/2010

See all episodes from The Strand

Chapters

  • READ MY COUNTRY

    Helon Habila chooses the three books which represent his country, Nigeria.

    Duration: 07:36

  • SIERRA LEONE REFUGEE ALLSTARS

    Founding member Reuben Koroma tells us his story.

    Duration: 05:31

  • SPENCER TUNICK

    Mark talks to the artist Spencer Tunick.

    Duration: 06:44

  • THE WORLD ORCHESTRA FOR PEACE AT THE BBC PROMS

    Musicians from across the world all brought together to promote peace.

    Duration: 06:06

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Aug 201021:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 Aug 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 Aug 201008:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 Aug 201012:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online