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Judy Chicago
We meet the artist, writer and activist
Juan Gabriel Vasquez
Colombian novelist Juan Gabriel Vasquez talks about his book The Sound Of Things Falling
Corpus Christi
The actors, producer and director of Corpus Christi have been charged with blasphemy.
Africa for Norway
Interview with the makers of the spoof music video Africa for Norway
Rome Film Festival
Rome Film Festival jury member Chris Fujiwara talks about the films awarded prizes.
Brian Eno
Brian Eno talks to Mark about his new album Lux
Tunisian singer Emel Mathlouthi
The Tunisian singer talks about writing music for a revolution.
Taiwanese Film
The winners and losers of the 49th Golden Horse Awards held in Taiwan.
Anthony Gormley
A monumental new work by artist Antony Gormley exploring the body through architecture.
Buffalo Girls
We talk to US filmmaker Todd Kellstein about his controversial documentary, Buffalo Girls.
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS
Portuguese graffiti artist VHILS creates huge murals by carving into walls.
Jews and Words
Harriett Gilbert talks to award winning writer Amos Oz and his daughter Fania
Istvan Szabo
The Oscar-winning Hungarian film director Istvan Szabo talks about his life and career.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Is the latest adaptation of JRR Tolkien’s epic fantasy work worth all the hype?
Goalkeepers
Author Jonathan Wilson discusses goalkeepers from around the world.
Tribute to Oscar Neimeyer
Deyan Sudjic pays tribute to the Brazilian architect who has just died.
Mr Handel
Louis de Bernières talks about Mr. Handel
Adventures in Zambezia
The first African film to be nominated for a major American animation award, the Annie.
Hitchcock and Psycho
Film critic Owen Gleiberman on Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins
Music in north Mali
What is life like for Mali's musicians now that Islamists are imposing a ban on music?
Dubai International Film Festival
News from the 9th Dubai International Film Festival which opened with Life of Pi
Graphic Storytelling
Today a special focus on comic books,cartoons and graphic storytelling for adults.
Grimms' Fairy Tales
The many ways the Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm have been adapted over the years.
David O. Russell
David O. Russell on filming his latest movie about mental health, Silver Linings Playbook.
Bernard Rose
Director Bernard Rose talks about Boxing Day, his latest, Tolstoy inspired film.
Roger Michell
Director Roger Michell on his latest film Hyde Park on Hudson.
Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher and Les Miserables.
Mariko Mori
In a festive-themed Strand we hear about Christmas tunes from South Africa and Chile.
Cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa
A look back on the cultural highlights of 2012 from Africa.
Cultural highlights of 2012 from North America
Cultural highlights of 2012 with the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service's partner stations in North America
27/12/2012
A year of arts and culture Down Under - green theatre, Maori Shakespeare and The Hobbit.
