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29/03/2011

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

On today's programme Monica Ali on her new novel, one of the most successful gypsy bands to have emerged from Eastern Europe - Taraf de Haidouks and director Jerzy Skolimowski on his new film Essential Killing.

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18 minutes

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Wed 30 Mar 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Monica Ali

    Monica Ali on her new novel

    Duration: 05:44

  • Taraf de Haidouks

    Successful Eastern Europe gypsy band - Taraf de Haidouks

    Duration: 04:39

  • ESSENTIAL KILLING

    Director Jerzy Skolimowski on his new film Essential Killing.

    Duration: 07:06

Broadcasts

  • Tue 29 Mar 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 30 Mar 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 30 Mar 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 30 Mar 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online