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Last broadcast on Tue, 10 May 2011, 13:32 on BBC World Service (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
The best of the world's arts, film, music and literature brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
On today's programme: Erbil Literature Festival, Patrick deWitt and Kutlug Ataman.
Patrick deWitt photo: Danny Palmerlee.
Kutlug Ataman World Premier
Chapters
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Chapter 1
The Erbil Literature Festival brought together the UK's best contemporary writers with Arabic and Kurdish authors. Writer Inaam Kachachi tells us about the cultural significance of the festival.
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Chapter 2
Patrick de Witt on his new novel The Sisters Brothers, deadpan humour and the coming of toothpaste to the Wild West.
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Chapter 3
Anna McNamee visits the Brighton Arts Festival and finds the artist illuminated by water images and full of excitement over the Arab Spring.
Broadcasts
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Mon 9 May 201122:32
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Tue 10 May 201103:32
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Tue 10 May 201109:32
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Tue 10 May 201113:32
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