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How to Watch Films in Saudi Arabia

Mark Coles talks to a Saudi film maker and a critic about the ban on cinemas in the country. He hears how film fans are setting up their own clubs and travel abroad to see movies.

Mark Coles talks to a Saudi film maker and critic about the ban on cinemas in the country. He hears how film fans are setting up their own clubs and travel abroad to see movies.A brand new album from the front man of 1970s group Mott The Hoople and we pay tribute to Terry Callier, one of the great soulful voices of music.

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18 minutes

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Thu 1 Nov 2012 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Saudi Film

    In the Strand today Mark Coles talks to a Saudi film maker and a critic about the ban on cinemas in the country. He hears how film fans are setting up their own clubs and travel abroad to see movies.

    Duration: 06:59

  • Ian Hunter

    A brand new album from the front man of 1970s group Mott The Hoople, proves that he's lost none of his power, and aged 73, he can teach current acts a thing or two about how to rock and roll.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Terry Callier

    We pay tribute to one of the great soulful voices of music who died this week; combining folk and soul, a musican's musician who could write a great tune and influenced the UK's new folk scene.

    Duration: 04:40

Broadcasts

  • Wed 31 Oct 2012 20:32GMT
  • Thu 1 Nov 2012 03:32GMT
  • Thu 1 Nov 2012 09:32GMT
  • Thu 1 Nov 2012 12:32GMT