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25/07/2011

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: Amy Winehouse, Kabul Street Art, Super 8.

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18 minutes

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Tue 26 Jul 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Amy Winehouse

    The highly acclaimed British singer songwriter died at the weekend, aged 27. We assess what made her music so special.

    Duration: 06:33

  • Kabul Street Art

    Street art is not an easy activity in most cities around the world, including Kabul. We talk to two graffiti artists who use street art to comment on the current political situation in Afghanistan.

    Duration: 05:40

  • Super 8

    Who wouldn't love a film directed by JJ Abrams, produced by Steven Spielberg and involving monsters, train crashes and kids making a home-made movie? We tell you if it's any good.

    Duration: 05:15

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Jul 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 26 Jul 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 26 Jul 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 26 Jul 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online