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The Sins of Literature

Robert McCrum explores the literary mores of our age

Radio 4,3 episodes

Episodes

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Thou Shalt Not Bore
Robert McCrum and his guests look at how to avoid writing 'the bits that readers skip'.
05 Aug 2013,30 mins
Thou Shalt Not Hide
Robert McCrum and his guests examine the dangerous seclusions of writing.
12 Aug 2013,30 mins
Thou Shalt Not Steal
Robert and guests examine the shifting sands of plagiarism, influence and originality.
19 Aug 2013,30 mins