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The Strand - Monday 14th December 2009

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

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

In today's programme Avatar; Nigel Floyd discusses James Cameron's latest epic film, Robinson Savary; The French photographer exhibits a series of photographs taken of transvestite prostitutes in Buenos Aires, S.H. Raza; One of India's best known living artists unveils his latest collection called The Five Rays of Raza, The Wall vs London Calling; Music critic John Harris turns the clock back 30 years to reflect on the release of two of the most influential double albums ever recorded: Pink Floyd's The Wall and The Clash's London Calling

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Dec 2009 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Avatar

    Avatar; the most anticipated movie of the year.

    Duration: 07:00

  • Robinson Savary

    Why Buenos Aires is the cultural city Paris used to be...

    Duration: 07:00

  • S. H. Raza

    Indian painter S.H. Raza on art, money and the power of concentration.

    Duration: 07:35

  • The Wall vs London Calling

    Two great double albums. The Wall and London Calling. Which is best?

    Duration: 05:38

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Dec 2009 22:32GMT
  • Tue 15 Dec 2009 03:32GMT
  • Tue 15 Dec 2009 09:32GMT
  • Tue 15 Dec 2009 13:32GMT