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20/05/2011

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

Including, Tahmima Anam on her new novel The Good Muslim, Yun Kyung Jeong and Van Dyke Parks.

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18 minutes

Last on

Mon 23 May 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Tahmima Anam - The Good Muslim

    Recovering from war - two Bangladeshis take different paths. One turns to healing the soul; the other, the body.

    Duration: 06:35

  • Yun Kyung Jeong

    Weird and wonderful landscapes fuse traditions of Korean art with Western gothic.

    Duration: 05:32

  • Van Dyke Parks

    Over 5 decades he's worked as a composer, arranger, lyricist and singer. His latest project is a series of 7" vinyl singles with sleeves designed by leading artists.

    Duration: 05:00

Broadcasts

  • Fri 20 May 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 21 May 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 23 May 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 23 May 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online