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The Strand - Wednesday 19th May 2010

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

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

In today's programme: Nicolas Cage's new film 'Bad Lieutenant', Peru's battle against the scourge of CD and DVD piracy, the world of Turkish soap operas and singer Tracey Thorn's new solo project.

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28 minutes

Last on

Thu 20 May 2010 12:32GMT

Chapters

  • Bad Lieutenant

    Nicolas Cage's most powerful movie role for years according to some...

    Duration: 07:30

  • The Arab world tunes in to Turkish TV

    Why Turkish TV is a hit in the Arab world.

    Duration: 06:00

  • Peru Pirates

    Peruvian book pirates go legit in Lima.

    Duration: 06:30

  • Tracey Thorn

    Singer Tracey Thorn talks us through her new album about love and divorce.

    Duration: 08:11

Broadcasts

  • Wed 19 May 2010 21:32GMT
  • Thu 20 May 2010 02:32GMT
  • Thu 20 May 2010 08:32GMT
  • Thu 20 May 2010 12:32GMT