At the first of the Orwell Prize's events at the Sunday Times Oxford Literary Festival 2009, Philip Hensher and Jenny Hartley (for Dickens) and Jean Seaton and Hardeep Singh Kohli (Orwell) argue over who was the greater writer. Chaired by Francine Stock. The event celebrates the 70th anniversary of Orwell's essay on Dickens, http://www.theorwellprize.co.uk/the-award/works/orwellessaydickens.aspx. In this part, Francine Stock introduces the panel and Philip Hensher opens the case for Dickens.
I think Philip claims Dickens has written over 30,000 characters. I've heard its only 989. Can someone confirm?
JamesMorphettTV 1 year ago
i dont think this sex pest hardeep kohli singh will be invited to oxford litery festivals in the future lol
MrGrotbag 2 years ago