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20/10/2011

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Presented by Lawrence Pollard

Today, American novelist David Guterson talks about his new book, Ed King.

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Fri 21 Oct 201112:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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    Duration: 06:22

  • David Guterson

    American novelist David Guterson talks about his new book, Ed King, a reworking of the Oedipus myth.

    Duration: 06:42

  • Satire in Iran

    Today we look at how the humorous satirists in the Islamic Republic of Iran target their leaders through viral videos, song lyrics and cartoons.

    Duration: 04:22

Broadcasts

  • Thu 20 Oct 201121:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 21 Oct 201102:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 21 Oct 201108:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 21 Oct 201112:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online