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The Strand - Thursday 25th March 2010

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

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

In today's programme: acclaimed author Dave Eggers talks about his latest book Zeitoun, The Strand meets the winners of the world's most prestigious children's literature prize and we speak to the outstanding African kora player Toumani Diabate about his latest album, a collboration with the late Ali Farke Toure.

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28 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Mar 2010 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Dave Eggers

    The US writer gives us disturbing real-life tale of the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.

    Duration: 11:50

  • Children's Literature Prizes

    What does it feel like to win the most prestigious prize in children's literature?

    Duration: 08:00

  • Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate

    An album of the final recordings made between these two great African musicians.

    Duration: 07:24

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Mar 2010 22:32GMT
  • Fri 26 Mar 2010 03:32GMT
  • Fri 26 Mar 2010 09:32GMT
  • Fri 26 Mar 2010 13:32GMT