I Christopher Cook presents the final evening of programmes in the season exploring the cultural landscape of contemporary China.
7.30 The China Syndrome
Christopher Cook is joined by Carrie Gracie , former BBC correspondent in Beijing, poet YangLian, anthropologist Craig Clunas , cameraman Yang Shu and sociologist Anxi Jiang for an introduction to the new China.
8.00-9.30 Young China: Riding the Rule and the Market Place
8.00 The Story of a Song
Carrie Gracie explores the transformation of a Chinese folk song into a rap anthem.
8.45 Discussion
Chinese Youth Culture
9.15 Postcards from China: Rules
How Long is Your Dog? Beijing's anti-dog rules. One-Child Rule
The notorious rule limiting family size.
9.30-10.45 Old China - Surviving, Just
9.30 Kentucky Fried Chicken and Snake Penis Wine
Christopher Cookjoins a Beijing family for an ordinary Chinese meal.
10.00 The Long
View YangXianyi , 87 years old, talks to
Carrie Gracie about his life and about China today.
10.15 Postcard from Old China
Dancing in the Park
Paso dobles in the park in Shanghai.
10.20 Discussion
Old China Today
10.45-12.00 Future China -What Next?
10.45 Postcards from Tomorrow's China Building a New City
A postcard from Guangzhou.
Bags , Modern China through its carrier bags.
11.00
Chinama Christopher Cooke talks to the young, independent director Wang Xiaoshuai about Chinese cinema and film-making.
11.15 Postcards from Tomorrow's China , Hairdos and Don 'ts
A postcard from a hairdressing parlour. Split Pants
Chinese potty training.
11.25 Discussion
Great Leaps for Mankind?
11.45 Postcards from Tomorrow's China Thermos Flask
An enduring essential of life in China today. The Great Wall of Sound
From a noisy Beijing nightclub. Producers Tim Dee and John Byrne