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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: 04/01/2012

04/01/2012

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Barrington Watson reflects on his deep love for Jamaica, its people and above all painting

Barrington Watson is 81 and as his country turns 50, the painter has a career retrospective at Jamaica's National Gallery. He reflects on his love for his island, its people and above all painting.

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

Presented by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme: Barrington Watson, Cocaine Unwrapped and Indian TV.

Photo shows - Washerwomen (1966) by Barrington Watson. Collection: NGJ

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