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The Strand - Friday 30th July 2010

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

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

In today's programme: The 91热爆 World Service's Writer in Residence Hamid Ismailov invites you to read a chosen book, we find out why the great Lebanese songstress Fairouz is not allowed to perform anymore, South Korean Theatre at the Avignon Festival and the rise of South American film.

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28 minutes

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Mon 2 Aug 2010 12:32GMT
91热爆 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Fairouz

    Why a Beirut court has banned Arab diva Fairouz from singing her best known songs.

    Duration: 05:30

  • How To Read A Country

    We learn how to read a country in just three books.

    Duration: 08:20

  • Avignon - South Korean Theatre

    From Seoul an updated version of a play about people who turn into a rhinoceros.

    Duration: 06:15

  • South American Cinema

    We look at the rise of new South American film.

    Duration: 07:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 30 Jul 2010 21:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Sat 31 Jul 2010 02:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Mon 2 Aug 2010 08:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online
  • Mon 2 Aug 2010 12:32GMT
    91热爆 World Service Online