The Strand - A World of Arts

The Strand - A World of Arts

The Strand is the home of arts and entertainment on the BBC World Service, presented by Harriett Gilbert. The Strand covers the most exciting and interesting music, books, films, architecture, dance, cultural events and big name interviews from all corners of the globe.

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  • The Strand - A World of Arts Wk 22

    Sat, 26 May 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Available:
    28 days remaining

    Pianist Robert Glasper, films Freemen and Red Tails, Korean gardens at The Chelsea Garden Festival, Heads Up photo Exhibition in Sydney, Pritzker Architecture prize goes to China, BOCAS literary festival in Trinidad, film director Paul Laverty, Kenya's museum of the arts

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  • The Weekend Strand 19th May 2012

    Sat, 19 May 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Available:
    21 days remaining

    Pick of the week's arts including James Franco's new art installation, novelist Naomi Benaron, Lover's Rock and Angolan ceramics.

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  • The Strand Weekend Highlights - 12 May 2012

    Sat, 12 May 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Available:
    14 days remaining

    Dark Shadows; Sapphire; Music News; Arts in Greece; Shakespeare in Lahore.

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  • The Strand Weekend Highlights - 5th May 2012

    Sat, 5 May 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Available:
    7 days remaining

    Simon Pitts presents: Film with Mike Figgis on chinese cinema now; Film int Constance Marks for 'Being Elmo'; Krys Lee reviews Toni Morrison's 'Home'; Deutsche Bank artist of the year Roman Ondak; Orhan Pamuk's built a real Museum of Innocence; Film rev Mr Lazhar; New theatre from Syria and Lebanon and London; Sony World Photography winner of Iris D'Or Mitch Dobrowner

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