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31/05/2012

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

Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

Today's programme includes: Mario Vargas Llosa's new novel (pictured); New wave Turkish Theatre and Nihal's music round up.

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18 minutes

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Fri 1 Jun 201208:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Vargas Llosa

    Mario Vargas Llosa's new novel shows why Roger Casement's journeys to the Congo and the Amazon rainforest influenced his interest in Irish nationalism.

    Duration: 05:38

  • Istanbul Theatre

    As Istanbul's International Arts Festival turns 40 and Turkey heads towards elections one experimental theatre production reflects on the country's fluctuating relationship with freedom of expression.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Nihal

    DJ Nihal selects three of the hottest current dance tracks with an Asian twist.

    Duration: 06:00

Broadcasts

  • Thu 31 May 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 31 May 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 1 Jun 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 1 Jun 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online