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The Strand - Tuesday 13 October 2009

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In today's Strand - Jeffrey Archer, Lahore Artists, Miroslaw Balka, Speed Caravan.

Jeffrey Archer
Jeffrey Archer's breakthrough novel thirty years ago was Kane and Abel and after 82 print runs in 37 languages sold in 97 countries Archer decided that he could do better... so he's rewritten it. So what's the 'new' Kane and Abel like?

Lahore Artists
As Pakistan reels from a wave of bomb attacks that have killed more than one hundred people over the last few weeks, the gallery owner Yolanda Burgin asks how the current social and political situation has affected the work of Lahore's young artists.

Miroslaw Balka
Mark Coles talks to Polish artist Miroslaw Balka who has created the latest installation for the Tate Modern's Turbine Hall in London.

Speed Caravan
The Oud is a middle eastern instrument usually associated with delicate traditional music. Speed Caravan have brought it into the 21st century, electrifying it and performing songs and tunes that come from rock music. They came into the studio to talk to Mark and play a thrilling whirling number.

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Oct 2009 11:32GMT

Chapters

  • Jeffrey Archer

    The author discusses rewriting his best known novel 'Kane and Abel'.

    Duration: 08:23

  • Lahore Artists

    Gallery owner Yolanda Burgin examines the work of Lahore's young artists.

    Duration: 05:50

  • Miroslaw Balka

    Mark Coles talks to the artist about his new installation for the Tate Modern.

    Duration: 05:09

  • Speed Caravan

    The group who have brought the Oud into the 21st century play a track in the studio.

    Duration: 07:07

Broadcasts

  • Tue 13 Oct 2009 21:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Oct 2009 02:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Oct 2009 08:32GMT
  • Wed 14 Oct 2009 11:32GMT