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Harriett Gilbert and friends present global 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: 19/07/2011

19/07/2011

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 19/07/2011

The shortlist for one of the world's most controversial awards, best album of the year

Mercury Prize Shortlist, Vendela Vida and Miss Julie.

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

On today's programme: Mercury Prize Shortlist, Vendela Vida and Miss Julie.

Juliette Binoche and Nicolas Bouchaud in Miss Julie. Photo by Christophe Raynaud De Lage.

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