Journalist Led News Today

People took part aged between ten and 90, attempting to transcribe the passages read out to them, the winners are those who did not make a single mistake. the aim, to break the world record for the largest dictation. more than 50,000 people applied to take part. this journalist led the first round. the excerpts range from a short story by a 19th—century novelist to sports journalism and a modern text, the avenue turns giant example, epitomised a very french love affair with words. emily brown,...