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27/05/2011

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 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, Life Above All and the Hong Kong Art Fair

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18 minutes

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Mon 30 May 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2011

    This year's prize has been awarded to Peruvian author Santiago Roncagliolo for his third novel, Red April.

    Duration: 04:34

  • Life Above All

    Director Oliver Schmitz talks about his new South-African set film about Aids, lies and featuring standout performances from some of the country's female actors.

    Duration: 05:53

  • Hong Kong Art Fair

    Angharad Law reports from Hong Kong on the city's vibrant international Art Fair and a new prize for up-and-coming artists.

    Duration: 07:01

Broadcasts

  • Fri 27 May 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 28 May 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 30 May 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 30 May 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online