Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this special episode, the Burgess Foundation's Graham Foster talks to writer and broadcaster Nicholas Rankin about the influence of Anthony Burgess on his work. Nicholas also shares his Burgess-influenced short story 'The Rightist', which was written in 1981, and gives a unique perspective on the death of General Franco.

Nicholas Rankin's latest book is Defending the Rock: How Gibraltar Defeated Hitler. It is available from your favourite place to buy books.

For more information on Anthony Burgess and the work of the Burgess Foundation, visit anthonyburgess.org