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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: 20/08/2012

20/08/2012

BBC World Service - The Strand Archive, 20/08/2012

We look at the legacy of Tony Scott, the filmmaker who changed the face of action movies.

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

Presented by Mark Coles.

On today's programme: We look at the legacy of Tony Scott (pictured), the filmmaker who changed the face of action movies. Denis Paen, founder of French band Lo’ Jo, tells us about the group’s unconventional lifestyle. We talk to Mahmood Ali-Balogun, director of Nigerian film Tango With Me. 

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