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04/06/2010

Yann Martel's new novel; The Girl On The Train; Label Noir challenge racism; Newspeak: British Art Now at the Saatchi Gallery.

Yann Martel鈥檚 previous novel 'Life of Pi' became a publishing phenomenon. His follow-up novel 'Beatrice and Virgil' has just been published.

Film critic Chris Darke gives his verdict on French director Andre Techine鈥檚 new film, The Girl On The Train.

Alexa Dvorson reports on 鈥楲abel Noir鈥�, a black German acting ensemble out to challenge discrimination.

Newspeak: British Art Now (pictured) is Charles Saachi's first show of emerging British art since the ground breaking Sensation 10 years ago. Art critic Skye Sherman attended a preview.

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Mon 7 Jun 2010 12:32GMT
麻豆社 World Service Online

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  • Yann Martell

    Duration: 10:23

  • Girl on The Train

    Duration: 05:30

  • Bittersweet Homeland

    Duration: 05:30

  • New Saatchi Show

    Duration: 06:44

Broadcasts

  • Fri 4 Jun 2010 21:32GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Online
  • Sat 5 Jun 2010 02:32GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Online
  • Mon 7 Jun 2010 08:32GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Online
  • Mon 7 Jun 2010 12:32GMT
    麻豆社 World Service Online