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23/11/2011

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

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme: Christchurch, Zakir Hussain and Daniel Buren.

Photo of the damaged Christchurch Cathedral in New Zealand by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images.

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 24 Nov 2011 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Christchurch after the earthquake

    In his film When A City Falls, Gerald Smythe documents the attempts of Christchurch inhabitants to rebuild their lives, their city and its artistic culture. Simon Morris reviews.

    Duration: 04:45

  • Zakir Hussain

    Acknowledged master of the tabla drums explains how the rhythms are in his blood and how to keep it fresh after 4 decades.

    Duration: 05:52

  • Daniel Buren in London

    A space, any space, plus stripes - one way to describe the work of one of France's most famous living artists. Feel the love as he talks fibre optics, colour-stained air and kissing saints.

    Duration: 06:51

Broadcasts

  • Wed 23 Nov 2011 23:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Nov 2011 02:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Nov 2011 09:32GMT
  • Thu 24 Nov 2011 13:32GMT