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16/05/2012

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

On today's programme: Carlos Fuentes, Payback and Yto Barrada.

Photo of Carlos Fuentes: AP/Eduardo Verdugo.

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18 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 May 2012 08:32GMT

Chapters

  • Carlos Fuentes tribute

    Peruvian novelist Santiago Roncagliolo pays tribute to the great Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes who has died at the age of 83.

    Duration: 05:46

  • Payback

    The director Jennifer Baichwal joins us to discuss her documentary film based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood's book, which looks at different types of debt around the world.

    Duration: 05:48

  • A Woman of Morocco

    Yto Barrada, Deutsche Bank Artist 2011, brings her award-winning works to Birmingham, UK, and talks of the responsibilities of Tangiers only cinematheque.

    Duration: 05:54

Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 May 2012 14:32GMT
  • Wed 16 May 2012 22:32GMT
  • Thu 17 May 2012 02:32GMT
  • Thu 17 May 2012 08:32GMT