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04/01/2012

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

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme: Barrington Watson, Cocaine Unwrapped and Indian TV.

Photo shows - Washerwomen (1966) by Barrington Watson. Collection: NGJ

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Jan 2012 13:32GMT

Chapters

  • Father of Art in Jamaica

    Barrington Watson is 80 and as his country turns 50, the painter has a retrospective at Jamaica's National Gallery. He reflects on his deep love for his island, its people and above all painting.

    Duration: 06:46

  • Cocaine Unwrapped

    Executive producer Christopher Hird talks about his new documentary highlighting the farming and production of the illegal drug cocaine.

    Duration: 05:56

  • The World's Favourite TV

    Continuing our series about the most popular television around the world we travel to India where melodramatic soap operas are gripping viewers.

    Duration: 04:46

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 23:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Jan 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Jan 2012 09:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Jan 2012 13:32GMT