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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: 30/05/2011

30/05/2011

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 30/05/2011

A special programme exploring the role of artists and cultural figures in this year's protests in the Middle East.

A special programme exploring the role of artists and cultural figures in this year's protests in the Middle East.  

Contributors including Adhaf Souief, Kutlug Ataman, Khaled al-Berry and Ghalia Kabbani talk about the importance of writing - from blogging to novels - in Arab culture and the way in which recent events are already influencing artists' work.

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