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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: 03/06/2011

03/06/2011

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Harriett Gilbert talks to Ann Patchett about her new book State of Wonder.

Harriett Gilbert talks to  Ann Patchett, the award winning writer of Bel Canto, about her new book State of Wonder - a gripping story of science, love, motherhood and cultural colonialism.

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

Today, Harriett Gilbert talks to Ann Patchett, the award winning writer of Bel Canto, about her new book State of Wonder - a gripping story of science, love, motherhood and cultural colonialism.

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