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Despite extensive criticism of her work, the annual sales of Enid Blyton amount to almost eight million worldwide. As the Famous Five approach their 50th anniversary,
Nigel Forde explores the continued appeal of a controversial story-teller. And Patricia Finney , creator of Simon Ames - something of an Elizabethan
George Smiley - discusses the historical background to Firedrake 's Eye, her tale of treason and terror. Plus, the pick of the new paperbacks.
Producer Abigail Appleton

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Enid Blyton
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Nigel Forde
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Patricia Finney
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Simon Ames
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George Smiley
Producer:
Abigail Appleton
Source: Radio Times

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