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About the show
A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea.
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Extra: Anne Carson - Arts Tonight (2011)
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From Out My Heart - Sue Rainsford
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Baboró International Arts Festival for Children - A Teen Odyssey
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