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17/06/2011

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

Today's programme includes Cees Nooteboom and The Flaw.

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18 minutes

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Mon 20 Jun 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Cees Nooteboom

    The Dutch writer discusses his new collection of short stories, The Foxes Comes At Night and admits that while many of the stories are about death and dying, he still believes it to be a happy book.

    Duration: 08:29

  • The Flaw

    Director David Sington tells us about his documentary film that reflects on the causes of 2008's financial crash, which also raises wider questions about the failings of capitalism.

    Duration: 16:19

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Jun 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 18 Jun 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 20 Jun 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 20 Jun 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online