31/07/2012
We are joined by Frank Cottrell Boyce, the writer of the Olympic opening ceremony.
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On today's programme, we are joined by Frank Cottrell Boyce, the writer of the Olympic opening ceremony, The Strand goes looking for Banksy's art in the East End of London, and we speak to the Easter Island pianist Mahani Teave.
Image: The Olympic opening ceremony.
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Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce, the writer of the Olympic opening ceremony, talks to us about the inspiration behind the event - and why it was the Queen's idea for James Bond to escort her into the stadium.
Duration: 07:00
Street Art
The Strand goes looking for the art of British Street artist Banksy in the East End of London, and learns why street artists and graffiti writers are creating works to protest the Olympics.
Duration: 05:00
Easter Island pianist
Easter Island is world famous for the inscrutable giant stone statues and its geographical remoteness. But it鈥檚 also the birthplace of Mahani Teave, one of Chile鈥檚 most successful pianists.
Duration: 06:00
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