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West African Soap Operas

The rise of television soap operas in francophone West Africa

A look at the development of TV soap operas which are attracting talented filmakers to get involved. and are proving popular in West Africa.
Also in the programme: A collaboration between Ugandan playwrights and the Royal Court Theatre in London to develop six new plays.
A report from the Saint-Louis Jazz Festival in Senegal.
Presenter: Catherine Fellows.

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30 minutes

麻豆社 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project