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'Only You Can Save Mankind' by Terry Pratchett (dramatisation and discussion)
A dramatised extract from 'Only You Can Save Mankind' by Terry Pratchett, and a discussion with the author about his style of writing. We see the opening to the story written in a style to engage the audience quickly. The main character discovers the game of the title is no ordinary computer game. Terry Pratchett then discusses his use of language in the opening and how he adapts the shape of the writing to the scene.
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