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The Strand - Friday 13th August 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: ex-Madonna producer William Orbit tells us about his new album, a review of the new Julia Roberts film, Historian Simon Schama looks at illuminated Jewish manuscripts and writer Tamara Chalabi gives us her pick of books which offer a guide to her home country Iraq.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Aug 2010 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • William Orbit

    The music producer tells us why he's back doing classical music - in a modern style.

    Duration: 07:30

  • EAT PRAY LOVE

    The new movie that changed actress Julia Roberts' life.

    Duration: 05:00

  • Illuminations

    Historian Simon Schama illuminates a new exhibition of centuries old manuscripts.

    Duration: 07:00

  • Read My Country

    We've got two books, a poem and a song you need to understand Iraq.

    Duration: 07:46

Broadcasts

  • Fri 13 Aug 2010 21:32GMT
  • Sat 14 Aug 2010 02:32GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 2010 08:32GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 2010 12:32GMT