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Mr. Birkett

A character in the bibulous business of a matter of taste.

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First appearance: the bibulous business of a matter of taste

Mr. Birkett first appears in 0007 the bibulous business of a matter of taste.

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MTMiss TwittertonMCMr. Crowder of…LPLord Peter Wim…MCMr. Coreggio P…MBMr. Birkett

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  • Extended cast
  • Burdock family case
  • Legal and journalistic figures
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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