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16/09/2011

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Mon 19 Sep 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Restless

    American director Gus Van Sant is well known for his mainstream successes, so is his film Restless, a romantic comedy involving a ghost, any good?

    Duration: 05:53

  • Sonah Jobartah

    West Africa's first female kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh describes her break from tradition and love of her West African Griot heritage.

    Duration: 05:04

  • Alois Hotshnig

    One of Austria's leading writers discusses his short story collection about alienation and isolation in contemporary Austria.

    Duration: 06:26

Broadcasts

  • Fri 16 Sep 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Sat 17 Sep 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 19 Sep 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Mon 19 Sep 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online