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This programme is no longer on-air, listen to our archive of available episodes online. The Strand brings you news and reviews from the best in arts, culture and entertainment.

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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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The Strand Archive: Wednesday 23 December 2009

Wednesday 23 December 2009

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, Wednesday 23 December 2009

In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones.

In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones, Bruce Lee.

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Bidisha.

In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones.

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