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The Strand - Monday 30th November 2009.

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

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day. Presented by Harriett Gilbert.
Today's items include a review of the film 'Departures' which was the winner of this year's best Foreign Language category at the Academy Awards, an Interactive Mona Lisa at the Beijing Gallery, The award-winning graphic novelist Joe Sacco, and the Ukrainian version of the 大象传媒 satirical comedy 'Yes Minister'.

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28 minutes

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Tue 1 Dec 2009 13:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Departures

    A Japanese movie reveals the secret rituals of encoffining.

    Duration: 06:25

  • Interactive Mona Lisa

    In Beijing, an art-exhibition lets visitors discover what the Mona Lisa's smiling about.

    Duration: 06:15

  • Joe Sacco

    A comic book about the tragic history of Gaza.

    Duration: 09:20

  • Ukrainian 'Yes Minister'

    The UK tv programme 'Yes Minister' makes it to Ukraine.

    Duration: 04:48

Broadcasts

  • Mon 30 Nov 2009 22:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 1 Dec 2009 03:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 1 Dec 2009 09:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 1 Dec 2009 13:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online