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Harriett Gilbert and friends present global arts, culture and entertainment.

*** This programme is no longer on-air, but please listen to our archive *** The best of the week's essential news and reviews from the arts, culture and entertainment.

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The Strand Weekend is an 55 minute programme highlighting the best of what's been broadcast on The Strand during the week. Wide-ranging and with eclectic interests, it 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 Weekend Archive: The Strand Weekend Special - Amy Winehouse 

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The Strand Weekend Special - Amy Winehouse 

30/07/2011

The Strand Weekend Special - Amy Winehouse

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Simon Pitts examines the music and troubled creativity of "dark soul" singer Amy Winehouse

Simon Pitts examines the music and troubled creativity of "dark soul" singer Amy Winehouse who died on the 23 July 2011.

In this week's edition of the weekend show, the entire first half of the programme is dedicated to Amy Winehouse.

Simon Pitts examines the music and troubled creativity of "dark soul" singer Amy Winehouse who died on the 23 July 2011.

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