Meridian Episodes Episode guide
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Sitting on the Porch: storytelling in the American South
An exploration of the different forms of storytelling in the American South
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American writer Julien Green
The legacy of the American author who wrote in French and has died aged 97
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Edinburgh International Festival
Highlights from the festival fringe, including a play by Zimbabwean Stephen Chifunyise
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Louise Bourgeois
The life and work of the French-American artist and sculptor
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Zimbabwe International Book Fair
A special episode from the international fair in Harare, where the theme was Children
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Russian composer Alfred Schnittke
The legacy of the Soviet composer is explored after he dies aged 63
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Henry Moore: a profile
The life and work of the British sculptor
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James Kelman's short stories
A review of the Scottish author's short story collection The Good Times
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Saving Private Ryan review
"One of the finest war sequences ever put on screen" 鈥� Spielberg's聽Saving Private Ryan
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David Storey interview
The playwright, painter and author talks about his novel A Serious Man
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Timberlake Wertenbaker interview
The British playwright talks to Melvyn Bragg about her play After Darwin
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Edward Ball interview
The American writer talks about his book Slaves in the Family
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Lueen Conning and Dido
Two female writers who are tackling the issue of 'coloured' identity in South Africa
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Hong Kong airport
The architect Norman Foster talks about his dramatic design for the newly-opened airport
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Jane Smiley's The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton
The critic Elizabeth Glick reviews the novel by the Pulitzer prize winner Jane Smiley
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Henry James
Why is the American novelist's work back in fashion? An analysis of James' subtle fiction
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Les Murray interview
The Australian poet talks about how his recovery from depression has affected his work
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Punjabi pop star Daler Mehndi
Punjabi pop star Daler Mehndi signed the biggest ever deal for an Indian singer, Canadian artist Joyce Wieland dies leaving a legacy of work; Bruce Willis film 'Armageddon'; an exhibition called 'The Art of the Motorcycle';
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Caribbean Voices
A history of the influential radio show which nurtured key West Indian literary talents
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Animation for adults
Aardman animator Steve Box and animation expert Dr Paul Wells discuss animation for adults
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Six Days Seven Nights review
A review of the American film Six Days Seven Nights starring Anne Heche and Harrison Ford
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John Irving interview
The American author talks about his work and his novel A Widow for One Year
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Ulysses and Bloomsday
Harriett Gilbert joins the fans of James Joyce's Ulysses celebrating Bloomsday in Dublin
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Cormac McCarthy's Cities of the Plain
A review of the American novelist's third book in his Border triology
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Tribute to Catherine Cookson
A tribute to the hugely successful English writer who has died aged 91
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The Tony awards in New York
Yasmina Reza's Art, The Lion King and Cabaret were among the winners
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Latino culture in New York
How Latin American culture is influencing the food, literature and music of New York
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Crazy Horse sculpture in South Dakota
A sculpture of the Sioux warrior is being carved into a mountain near Mount Rushmore
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Elmore Leonard's Cuba Libre
A review of the latest novel from the American thriller writer
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Ninette de Valois
A profile of the founder of London's Royal Ballet, told by those who worked with her
