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04/05/2011

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

On today's programme: The Beaver (pictured), George Makana Clark and Boris Akunin.

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18 minutes

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Thu 5 May 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • The Beaver

    Owen Gleiberman reviews Jodie Foster’s new film, staring Mel Gibson.

    Duration: 06:18

  • George Makana Clark

    The author on his book, The Raw Man, based on his childhood in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).

    Duration: 07:11

  • Boris Akunin

    The Russian crime novelist on his detective Erast Fandorin.

    Duration: 03:59

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 May 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 May 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 May 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 5 May 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online