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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: 29/12/2011

29/12/2011

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In a special edition of The Strand Harriett Gilbert celebrates the short story.

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In a special edition of The Strand Harriett Gilbert celebrates the short story.  

Authors including Israeli Amos Oz (pictured), the Irish writer Edna O'Brien, Ron Rash from the United States and the winner of this year's Caine Prize, NoViolet Bulawayo from Zimbabwe discuss why they are passionate about the form, but, as it becomes increasingly difficult to publish short stories, is it a form that's under threat?

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