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The Resolution of Dr Johnson

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Dr Samuel Johnson is famous as the father of English dictionaries, but less well known is that it was compiled at great personal cost.
In this special Christmas edition of Word of Mouth, Frank Delaney reassesses Johnson's achievement.
Producer Cathy Drysdale. Rptd tomorrow 8.00pm

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Unknown:
Dr Samuel Johnson
Unknown:
Frank Delaney
Producer:
Cathy Drysdale.
Source: Radio Times

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