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MR James

Muriel Gray and Christopher Frayling discuss the life of ghost story author MR James. With Humphrey Carpenter. From 2002.

Writer and broadcaster Muriel Gray chooses ghost story author, MR James.

Will her hero stand up to intensive scrutiny and merit the description of having led a great life?

With expert witness, Christopher Frayling.

Presented by Humphrey Carpenter.

Producer: Mary Ward-Lowery

First broadcast on Radio 4 in November 2002.

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