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The Write Stuff: Series 14: The Beats

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Series 14

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James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing the famous writers' collective.

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 BBC Radio 4 in October 2010.

The Write Stuff: Series 14

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James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness

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