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The Strand - Wednesday 13th January 2010.

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

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

In today's programme, author Paul Hoffman's latest novel, Wild Thing exhibition of African, Polynesian and Indian sculptures , novelist and film-maker Xiaolu Guo's love stories and Elvis Presley in Japan.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Jan 2010 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Paul Hoffman

    Paul Hoffman, writer of a violent fantasy novel rooted in his own experience.

    Duration: 08:10

  • Wild Thing Exhibition

    We admire some gleaming bronzes from the heyday of British sculpture.

    Duration: 06:35

  • Xiaolu Guo

    The acclaimed Chinese author whose stories mix wit and romantic melancholy.

    Duration: 06:50

  • Elvis in Japan

    Elvis Presley - a Japanese icon? The Strand finds out.

    Duration: 05:59

Broadcasts

  • Wed 13 Jan 2010 22:32GMT
  • Thu 14 Jan 2010 03:32GMT
  • Thu 14 Jan 2010 09:32GMT
  • Thu 14 Jan 2010 13:32GMT