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Radio 4,2 mins

David Cameron narrates Moby Dick

Front Row

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Writer and whale enthusiast Philip Hoare speaks to Front Row's John Wilson about his audio project compiling the entirety of Moby Dick, as read by public figures. He explains the relevance of the book to a modern audience and the difficulties in selecting a suitable passage to be read by the Prime Minister.

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