[John Whitworth]

Yup! Bazza won big and Chris O'Carroll also. Martin Parker and Ann Drysdale nearly did it. Don't know about this one. needs some cogitation.


No. 2656: Language barrier
You are invited to submit a dialogue between two well-known figures from different centuries (please stipulate), each using the argot of the time (150 words max.). Entries should be submitted by email, where possible, to lucy@spectator.co.uk by midday on 14 July.