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23/03/2011

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

On today's programme, Angie Errigo reviews Gwyneth Paltrows new film Country Strong. The german writer, Thomas Pletzinger, has created a stir with his first novel 'Funeral For a Dog.' This Wednesday marks the centenary of playwright Tennessee Williams and The Strand plays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor.

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Thu 24 Mar 201109:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • COUNTRY STRONG

    Angie Errigo reviews Gwyneth Paltrows new film Country Strong

    Duration: 05:14

  • THOMAS PLETZINGER

    The german writer has created a stir with his first novel 'Funeral For a Dog'

    Duration: 07:58

  • Tennessee Williams

    This Wednesday marks the centenary of playwright Tennessee Williams

    Duration: 09:24

  • Hollywood icon dies

    The Strand plays tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

    Duration: 03:52

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Mar 201122:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 24 Mar 201103:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 24 Mar 201109:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online