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09/05/2011

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

On today's programme: Erbil Literature Festival, Patrick deWitt and Kutlug Ataman.

Patrick deWitt photo: Danny Palmerlee.

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Tue 10 May 2011 12:32GMT
大象传媒 World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Erbil Literature Festival

    The Erbil Literature Festival brought together the UK's best contemporary writers with Arabic and Kurdish authors. Writer Inaam Kachachi tells us about the cultural significance of the festival.

    Duration: 03:58

  • Bleakly Comic Cowboys

    Patrick de Witt on his new novel The Sisters Brothers, deadpan humour and the coming of toothpaste to the Wild West.

    Duration: 06:55

  • Kutlug Ataman World Premier

    Anna McNamee visits the Brighton Arts Festival and finds the artist illuminated by water images and full of excitement over the Arab Spring.

    Duration: 06:35

Broadcasts

  • Mon 9 May 2011 21:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 10 May 2011 02:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 10 May 2011 08:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online
  • Tue 10 May 2011 12:32GMT
    大象传媒 World Service Online