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Wednesday 13 October 2010

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

On today's programme: Howard Jacobson, Berlin Tacheles, Restrepo and Ai Weiwei.

Howard Jacobson photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images.

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Thu 14 Oct 201012:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Howard Jacobson

    Anna McNamee talks to this year's winner of the Man Booker Prize.

    Duration: 06:19

  • Berlin's Tacheles art centre under threat

    Protests in Berlin as the artistic community mobilises against real estate investors.

    Duration: 06:58

  • Restrepo

    The new documentary that follows one platoon in the deadliest valley in Afghanistan.

    Duration: 07:06

  • Ai Weiwei

    The Chinese artist talks about his new installation at London's Tate Modern.

    Duration: 06:06

Broadcasts

  • Wed 13 Oct 201021:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 14 Oct 201002:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 14 Oct 201008:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 14 Oct 201012:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online