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From 30/03/1993
4 Extra Debut. Michael O'Donnell hosts the battle of wit and wordplay with Frank Muir, Dilys Powell, Denis Norden and Antonia Fraser. From 1993.
**** This programme was suggested by Sandy Finlayson, Jill Grundy, Irene Barrett and Ann Coghill as part of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****
A battle of bookish knowledge, wit and wordplay.
Chairman Michael O'Donnell
Panellists Antonia Fraser, Dilys Powell, Frank Muir and Denis Norden
Questions set by Peter Moore
Format by Edward J Mason and Tony Shryane
Producer Neil Cargill
Last broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 as part of a run of selected episodes in 1993
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