麻豆约拍

Tintin breaks all this programme's rules. He didn't exist, and he hasn't died.

But photojournalist Nick Danziger makes a powerful case for the inclusion of the little Belgian reporter and his small dog Snowy among the pantheon of greats.

Presenter Matthew Parris seems more concerned about Tintin's sexuality - he lived with a sailor, there are no women - and look at that hair!

No wonder Tintinologist Michael Farr attempts to keep the conversation on a higher plane.

Featuring archive of Tintin's creator, Herg茅.

Producer: Miles Warde

First broadcast on 麻豆约拍 Radio 4 in April 2007.