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The Strand - Friday 27th 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: Mark visits a museum devoted to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, we hear about the new generation of Egyptian novelists, we're off to Japan for the Setouchi International Art Festival and we find out just how frightening horror movies can really be.

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Aug 2010 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Hendrix Experience

    A guided tour of exhibition Hendrix in Britain.

    Duration: 07:36

  • Setouchi International Art Festival

    A report from the Setouchi International Art Festival in Japan.

    Duration: 04:29

  • Egyptian Publishing

    A new generation of Egyptian novelists.

    Duration: 07:01

  • Fright Fest

    A discussion from film makers and critics about the appeal of horror films.

    Duration: 06:58

Broadcasts

  • Fri 27 Aug 2010 21:32GMT
  • Sat 28 Aug 2010 02:32GMT
  • Mon 30 Aug 2010 08:32GMT
  • Mon 30 Aug 2010 12:32GMT