Caterpillars: From their pens to your ears, genius in every story

Educated at Marlborough and Kings College Cambridge he began his career as a writer at an early age and was published whilst still studying.

Benson was also a gifted athlete and represented his country at figure skating.

His career was prodigious and widely acknowledged. Perhaps he is best known for his collection of novels about `Mapp & Lucia' which have proved very popular throughout the decades.

Benson was also well re...