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25/02/2011

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: a discussion on the role of writers in the Libyan culture, film critic Charlotte O'Sullivan reviews Howl, international ice carving from Finland and The Estonian Piano Orchestra.

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28 minutes

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Mon 28 Feb 201113:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Libyan Writers

    Two Libyan writers wrestle with what the winds of political change will mean for them.

    Duration: 09:00

  • Howl

    The one poem that launched Allen Ginsberg on the Beat Generation.

    Duration: 06:00

  • International Ice Carving

    International ice carving; ice sculptures galore in Helsinki.

    Duration: 06:00

  • Estonian Piano

    The Estonian Piano Orchestra tickle the ivories.

    Duration: 07:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Feb 201122:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 26 Feb 201103:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 28 Feb 201109:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 28 Feb 201113:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online