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A Fine Defence of Enid Blyton
Thursday 27 November 2008 11:30-12:00 (Radio 4 FM)
Children's author Anne Fine examines the enduring appeal of the stories of Enid Blyton.
Rereading some of the stories that she had loved as a child, Anne is reminded that, despite the years of disapproval and accusations of sexism and racism that have dogged the books, they remain real page turners.
Including extracts from an interview with Blyton's only surviving daughter, contributions from Blyton's biographer and archive recordings of the author herself.
Followed by News.
