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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: 04/06/2010

04/06/2010

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 04/06/2010

Yann Martel; The Girl On The Train; Label Noir; Newspeak: British Art Now.

Yann Martel's new novel; The Girl On The Train; Label Noir challenge racism; Newspeak: British Art Now at the Saatchi Gallery.

Yann Martel’s previous novel 'Life of Pi' became a publishing phenomenon. His follow-up novel 'Beatrice and Virgil' has just been published. 

Film critic Chris Darke gives his verdict on French director Andre Techine’s new film, The Girl On The Train.

Alexa Dvorson reports on ‘Label Noir’, a black German acting ensemble out to challenge discrimination.

Newspeak: British Art Now (pictured) is Charles Saachi's first show of emerging British art since the ground breaking Sensation 10 years ago. Art critic Skye Sherman attended a preview.

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