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14/07/2011

Bobby Fischer Against the World, Palestinian Kafka, Mark's pick of the Strand

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In today's programme we look at a documentary about the late chess master Bobby Fischer, there's an interview with
the Palestinian director and writer Amir Nizar Zuabi and Mark picks some of his highlights of presenting The Strand.

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18 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Jul 2011 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Bobby Fischer Against the World

    We explore the tragic and bizarre life of the late chess master Bobby Fischer

    Duration: 06:35

  • Palestinian Theatre does Kafka

    Director Amir Nizar Zuabi presents his dramatisation of The Penal Colony at London's Young Vic. Why, he asks, does the human soul corrupt so easily?

    Duration: 06:13

  • Mark's Favourite Moments

    For his last programme Mark chooses his favourite moments from presenting The Strand.

    Duration: 04:39

Broadcasts

  • Thu 14 Jul 2011 21:32GMT
  • Fri 15 Jul 2011 02:32GMT
  • Fri 15 Jul 2011 08:32GMT
  • Fri 15 Jul 2011 12:32GMT