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27/03/2012

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

Presented by Sarfraz Manzoor.

On today's programme: We review the Norwegian hit film Headhunters, Caribbean author Karen Lord and musician Peter Hook.

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18 minutes

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Wed 28 Mar 201208:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Headhunters

    We review the Norwegian hit film Headhunters, an adaptation of the best selling novel by Jo Nesbo.

    Duration: 05:25

  • Karen Lord - Redemption in Indigo

    A contemporary fairytale based on a Senegalese folk tale, complete with talking spiders and greedy husbands. Sarfraz talks to Caribbean writer Karen Lord about the inspiration for the book.

    Duration: 05:20

  • Peter Hook

    Bass player with seminal bands Joy Division and New Order, after an acrimonious split his new band the Light is touring a captivating back catalogue.

    Duration: 06:43

Broadcasts

  • Tue 27 Mar 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Tue 27 Mar 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 28 Mar 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 28 Mar 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online