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16/08/2012

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

Today's programme includes: Interview with Marjane Satrapi (pictured) about her film, Chicken with Plums and Read My Country.

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BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Chicken with Plums

    The new film from graphic writer, Marjane Satrapi called Chicken with Plums.

    Duration: 09:07

  • Read My Country

    Continuing our series exploring literature which gives a unique insight into a country's culture and history; poet, novelist and Bjork lyricist Sjon chooses three important books about Iceland.

    Duration: 08:21

Broadcasts

  • Thu 16 Aug 201214:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Thu 16 Aug 201222:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 17 Aug 201202:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Fri 17 Aug 201208:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online