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01/08/2012

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

Presented by Anna McNamee.

On today's programme: A tribute to American man of letters Gore Vidal who has died aged 86, and Grammy-nominated Cajun band Pine Leaf Boys.

Image: Gore Vidal

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Thu 2 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
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Chapters

  • Gore Vidal

    A tribute to American man of letters Gore Vidal who has died aged 86.

    Duration: 08:53

  • Pine Leaf Boys

    Grammy-nominated 4 years in a row for their exciting Cajun music, they’ve toured around the world introducing it to people who’ve never heard it before. They talk about their craft and play live.

    Duration: 08:35

Broadcasts

  • Wed 1 Aug 2012 14:32GMT
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  • Wed 1 Aug 2012 22:32GMT
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  • Thu 2 Aug 2012 02:32GMT
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  • Thu 2 Aug 2012 08:32GMT
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