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27/02/2012

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

Presented by Sarfraz Manzoor.

On today's programme: 24 Hour Novel, Jamaican dance scene and Zenne Dancer.

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18 minutes

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Tue 28 Feb 201213:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • 24 Hour Novel

    On 29 February 2012, four teams of writers in London, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Vancouver, will create a unique 24 hour novel. #24Hourbook

    Duration: 05:08

  • Jamaican dance scene

    Since the arrest and deportation of Jamaican drugs lord Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, the music scene there has been disrupted.

    Duration: 05:38

  • Zenne Dancer

    Dorian Jones tells us more about the Turkish film that explores sexual identity while also highlighting a deadly case of homophobia in modern-day Turkey.

    Duration: 06:42

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Feb 201223:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 28 Feb 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 28 Feb 201209:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 28 Feb 201213:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online