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The Beats
Episode 4 of 6
James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Ian McMillan and Francis Wheen. From October 2010.
James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness.
Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Ian McMillan and Francis Wheen.
Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are 'The Beats' - Jack Kerouac, William Burroughs, and Allen Ginsberg.
Reader: Beth Chalmers
Producer: Sam Michell
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in October 2010.
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Thu 5 Jan 2023
04:00
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