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19/01/2012

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

Today's programme includes Leonard Cohen (pictured) and Gillian Slovo.

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18 minutes

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Fri 20 Jan 2012 13:32GMT
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Chapters

  • Leonard Cohen

    After eight years, Canada's troubadour of loneliness and longing is back with Old Ideas, blending poetry and yearning. He talks to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ about his whole career.

    Duration: 05:00

  • Gillian Slovo

    The South African novelist talks about her latest book which is set in the 1880s and travels between Sudan and London

    Duration: 08:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 19 Jan 2012 23:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Fri 20 Jan 2012 02:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Fri 20 Jan 2012 09:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Fri 20 Jan 2012 13:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online