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27/09/2011

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

On today's programme: Hu Fayun and his internet novel, The Debt and the Hong Kong Jazz Festival.

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18 minutes

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Wed 28 Sep 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Hu Fayun and his internet novel

    Chinese literature expert Jie Li on Such Is This [email protected]. The novel survived official criticism to become an online sensation and is now published in English for the first time.

    Duration: 06:54

  • The Debt

    Spanning two different time periods, this espionage thriller stars Helen Mirren and Jessica Chastain who both play Rachel Singer, a secret agent who must track down a Nazi war criminal.

    Duration: 05:39

  • Siu2 at Hong Kong International Jazz Festival

    Siu 2 are a band who combine ancient Chinese instruments with a more traditional jazz line-up to create a unique and exciting sound.

    Duration: 04:55

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Sep 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 28 Sep 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 28 Sep 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 28 Sep 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online