The Surgeon Of Crowthorne

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A tale of murder, madness and lexicography. True story about Dr William Chester Minor - a mentally ill American surgeon. He posted scholarly contributions illustrating the way words were used - to the New English Dictionary (later Oxford English Dictionary) from his rooms in Broadmoor. Readings by: John Rowe Brian Parr Producer: Jill Waters First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.