Epitaph was a

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television show that aired on TV1 during evenings in 2001. The show was directed and presented by

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. Two books were published based on the programme.

Reception

The show was successful and well received by critics. A writer for

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referred to Epitaph as a "genuine original local programme that isn't hung on some thin idea".

References

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