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03/01/2012

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

Presented by Harriett Gilbert.

On today's programme: Noo Saro-Wiwa (pictured), Ugandan TV and Witi Ihimaera.

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18 minutes

Last on

Wed 4 Jan 2012 13:32GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Noo Saro-Wiwa

    Travel writer (and daughter of Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa), talks about her impressions of Nigeria and why she now hopes to live there again.

    Duration: 09:27

  • The World's favourite TV

    From Uganda we hear about the currently popular 'The Hostel'. But it's not an unconditional endorsement, and our correspondent's preferred choice is nearly a decade old!

    Duration: 04:41

  • Witi Ihimaera

    A quick preview of this month's World Book Club author- the NZ writer of Whale Rider, who explains the musicality of his native Maori language.

    Duration: 03:20

Broadcasts

  • Tue 3 Jan 2012 23:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 02:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 09:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Wed 4 Jan 2012 13:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online