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Berlioz originally presented an early version of The Childhood of Christ as the work of ‘Ducré’, a composer he had created as a hoax.

Presenter Shahidha Bari is joined by Nick Groom to discuss the long and rich tradition of literary hoaxes. Readings from some of the most creative and audacious will be accompanied by an exploration of the tricksters, fraudsters and counterfeiters behind them.

Edited version broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3 during tonight’s interval

Booking is not required for this event. Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis (doors open from 30 minutes before the event begins; capacity is limited).