成人快手

Ian Leslie presents the show which brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best known writers.

In this episode, we're first treated to graphic novelist Alan Moore's early drafts for the popular Fred Bassett cartoon strip.

We then turn to crime writer Patricia Cornwell and her perhaps excessively gory descriptions of fast food menu items, written as an early commission by a high street restaurateur when work was scarce.

Finally we hear from great poet Byron as he first plied his trade for a quick paycheque, penning headstone verses for beloved deceased pets.

To end the show, the first of our disturbingly unseasonal Christmas cracker jokes by Henrik Ibsen.

Written by Simon Kane and Marc Haynes.

With:

Simon Kane
Alex Lowe
Abigail Burdess
Benet Brandreth

Producer: Claire Broughton

A Hat Trick production for 成人快手 Radio 4, first broadcast in May 2015.