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06/09/2011

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Presented by Anna Mcnamee. Today's programme includes a review of Contagion, 9/11 authors and 'human speakers'.

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18 minutes

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Wed 7 Sep 2011 12:32GMT
BBC World Service Online

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Chapters

  • Contagion

    We review the American epic disaster movie Contagion, directed by Oscar-winner Steven Soderbergh, starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet and Gwyneth Paltrow.

    Duration: 04:30

  • 9/11 Writers

    To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in the USA, the Strand speaks to authors Nadeem Aslam and Pico Iyer about how the world has changed in the past decade.

    Duration: 06:38

  • Tbilisi Centre for Contemporary Art

    We experience a human-sized musical instrument-cum-speaker that is a manifestation of the artistic endeavours of Tblisi in Georgia.

    Duration: 05:32

Broadcasts

  • Tue 6 Sep 2011 21:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 7 Sep 2011 02:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 7 Sep 2011 08:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online
  • Wed 7 Sep 2011 12:32GMT
    BBC World Service Online