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The Strand - Wednesday 5th May 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: 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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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 May 2010 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Shanghai Expo

    The Shanghai Expo impresses the world with pavilions shaped like dandelions.

    Duration: 07:00

  • David Mitchell

    Novelist David Mitchell finds adventure in Japanese history and culture clashes.

    Duration: 07:20

  • Die Antwoord

    The South African art-school band rebelling against social strictures.

    Duration: 05:20

  • Black Sea Concrete

    New photographs reveal the beauty of the Ukrainian coast.

    Duration: 05:30

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 May 2010 21:32GMT
  • Thu 6 May 2010 02:32GMT
  • Thu 6 May 2010 08:32GMT
  • Thu 6 May 2010 12:32GMT