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12/04/2012

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

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

Today's programme includes: Al Fan Midan, Shamini Flint, Japanese Artists

Picture shows Ramy Essam by Alaa Kamhawi

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18 minutes

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Fri 13 Apr 201208:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Al Fan Midan

    On the first Saturday of each month, artists of all kinds congregate in specific public spaces in Egypt to make and celebrate their art and engage with the public. We find out how and why.

    Duration: 06:31

  • Shamini Flint

    We talk to the creator of Inspector Singh - the Singaporean Sikh detective - who's embarking on another investigation; this time it's a vanished bride-to-be in Mumbai.

    Duration: 06:14

  • Japanese Artists

    We hear about a textile made from recycled banana skin ... As an exhibition in Wales focuses on Sustainabililty in Japanese Design

    Duration: 04:44

Broadcasts

  • Thu 12 Apr 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 12 Apr 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 13 Apr 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 13 Apr 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online