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World Service,05 May 2010,28 mins

The Strand - Wednesday 5th May 2010

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 Bidisha. In today's programme: a report from the Shanghai Expo, author David Mitchell's new novel set in Shogun-era Japan, South African rap group Die Antwoord and a photo exhibition entitled Black Sea Concrete showcasing images of the Ukrainian coast.

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