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Mary Beard vs Jeremy Paxman

Plus: Radio 4 reveals the secrets of a gravedigger

11 October 2014

9:00 AM

11 October 2014

9:00 AM

‘Did you find it a good read?’ asked Harrriett Gilbert.

An incredibly long drawn-out sigh from Mr Paxman.

‘I think it’s really unsatisfactory,’ he at last replied.

‘But Jeremy,’ retorted Professor Beard, ‘I don’t think you’ve read it carefully enough.’


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