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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: 18/05/2012

18/05/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 18/05/2012

Award-winning script writer Paul Laverty talks about writing Even the Rain.

Arts in Kenya, Paul Laverty, Peter Gabriel Real World Record Label.

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

Presented by Anna McNamee

Today's programme includes: Arts in Kenya, Paul Laverty (pictured) and Peter Gabriel Real World Record Label.

Photo: Francois Guillot

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