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Turn Over Your Papers Now - Orals

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John O'Farrell explores the surprising history of the different kinds of exam, and our relationship with them. In the first programme he finds out why, for centuries, Oxbridge finals were all done out loud - complete with a jester. Plus, examiners and pupils reveal how they deal with this most upfront, unforgiving form of examination. Producer: Phil Tinline.