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This programme is no longer on-air, listen to our archive of available episodes online. The Strand brings you news and reviews from the best in arts, culture and entertainment.

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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: 19/06/2012

19/06/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 19/06/2012

The Amazing Spider-Man, which is set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer.

We look at the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, The Amazing Spider-Man featuring British actor Andrew Garfield in the title role, set to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer.

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

On today's programme: We review The Amazing Spider-Man, Yinka Shonibare talks about his new public sculpture and Rokia Traore discusses her role in Desdemona.

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