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04/04/2012

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Presented by Sarfraz Manzoor.

On today's programme: a Palestinian interpretation of Richard II (pictured), K-Pop, and Slovenian art collective NSK.

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Apr 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Richard II

    Palestinian theatre group ASHTAR opens a new interpretation of Shakespeare's Richard II this week, taking this power and politics classic to address the Arab Spring. We speak to director Iman Aoun.

    Duration: 05:12

  • K-Pop

    Korean pop music has already taken Asia by storm and now it is making its mark in Europe and the USA. What is the reason for its sudden growth in popularity, and can it move into mainstream listening?

    Duration: 05:28

  • NSK

    20 years ago the Slovenian art collective NSK created their own virtual state. They printed passports and even recorded a National Anthem. We hear more from Tate Modern's London symposium about NSK.

    Duration: 06:48

Broadcasts

  • Wed 4 Apr 2012 14:32GMT
  • Wed 4 Apr 2012 22:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Apr 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 5 Apr 2012 08:32GMT