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Turn Over Your Papers... Now!

Series of five programmes in which John O'Farrell explores our relationship with exams

Radio 4 Extra,4 episodes

Episodes

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1. Orals
The surprising history of exams starts with the oral. With John O'Farrell.
20 Mar 2007,15 mins
2. Timed Essays
John O'Farrell takes on the timed essay in his surprising history of exams.
27 Mar 2007,15 mins
3. Multiple Choice
John O'Farrell tackles multiple choice in his surprising history of exams.
03 Apr 2007,15 mins
4. Coursework
John O'Farrell tackles coursework in his surprising history of exams.
10 Apr 2007,15 mins