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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: 27/04/2012

27/04/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 27/04/2012

Korean novelist Krys Lee on the divided response to Lady Gaga's concert in Seoul

Lady Gaga in Seoul, Liberatum Arts Festival in Hong Kong, Sony World Photography Prize

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

Today's programme includes: Lady Gaga in Seoul, Liberatum Arts Festival in Hong Kong, Sony World Photography Prize

Photo shows a South Korean Christian holding a placard 
Photo: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images

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