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The Strand - Wednesday 24th November 2010

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

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

In today's programme: Critic Louisa Buck looks at the work of contemporary artist Bridget Riley, we look at publishing in Iraq with Iraqi author Tamara Chalabi, photos from Guantanamo Bay and a review of the film Slackistan with critic Dave Calhoun.

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28 minutes

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Thu 25 Nov 201013:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Bridget Riley

    Britain's greatest abstract artist, Bridget Riley...

    Duration: 08:30

  • Iraqi Publishing

    The state of Iraqi publishing - then and now.

    Duration: 06:30

  • Guantanamo Photos

    A new exhibition juxtaposes photos from Guantanamo Bay with domestic scenes.

    Duration: 07:30

  • Slackistan

    A Pakistani film challenges our preconceptions.

    Duration: 06:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 24 Nov 201022:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 25 Nov 201003:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 25 Nov 201009:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 25 Nov 201013:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online