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World Service,04 Dec 2009,28 mins

The Strand - Friday 4th December 2009.

The Strand

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The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert. On today's programme: Iran Literary Prize: We find out about the winner of one of Iran's most prestigious literary prize - the Jalal Al-e Ahmad Literary Award, Ralston Jover: We talk to the Filipino screenwriter and documentary maker about his new film Bakal Boys, Woman In White: A project to send the original text of the 'Woman in White' around the world by email in instalments and George Crumb: The composer discusses a life in music on the eve of a series of concerts marking his 80th birthday.

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