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07/03/2012

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

Presneted by Lawrence Pollard.

On today's programme: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Lloyd Newson and Psychedelic Music.

Photo: Ewan McGregor and Amr Waked star in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.

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18 minutes

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Thu 8 Mar 2012 13:32GMT
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Chapters

  • Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

    Swedish director Lasse Hallström's new film is a British romantic comedy starring Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor. Jeffrey Lyons reviews.

    Duration: 06:28

  • Lloyd Newson

    John Wilson talks to Australian choreographer Lloyd Newson about his latest project Can We Talk About This?, which deals with freedom of speech, censorship and Islam.

    Duration: 04:28

  • Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa

    A new CD of '60s and '70s African music influenced by trippy psychedelia has just come out; we ask the compiler to tell us what it sounds like.

    Duration: 06:32

Broadcasts

  • Wed 7 Mar 2012 23:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Thu 8 Mar 2012 02:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Thu 8 Mar 2012 09:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online
  • Thu 8 Mar 2012 13:32GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online