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The Strand is a daily 18 minute programme highlighting the best of what's going in the arts. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, The Strand reflects the artistic response to the BBC's news agenda. Presented by Harriett Gilbert and friends, it features discussions, reviews, big-name interviews and location reports as well as live studio performances and Hollywood, Bollywood gossip.

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Interview with film director Danny Boyle

Harriett Gilbert talks to the director of Shallow Grave and 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire.

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Interview with film director Danny Boyle

Harriett Gilbert talks to the director of Shallow Grave and 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire.

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Sat 30 Mar 2013 03:32 GMT BBC World Service

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