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World Service,04 Jun 2010,28 mins

04/06/2010

The Strand

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Yann Martel’s previous novel 'Life of Pi' became a publishing phenomenon. His follow-up novel 'Beatrice and Virgil' has just been published. Film critic Chris Darke gives his verdict on French director Andre Techine’s new film, The Girl On The Train. Alexa Dvorson reports on ‘Label Noir’, a black German acting ensemble out to challenge discrimination. Newspeak: British Art Now (pictured) is Charles Saachi's first show of emerging British art since the ground breaking Sensation 10 years ago. Art critic Skye Sherman attended a preview.

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