Griffiths' role as an interviewer was discontinued. Griffiths had a wide knowledge of popular music, and often used lyrics by Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and other artists in lectures and tutorials. In May 2008, a Tripos question in the Practical Criticism examination exam included song lyrics from "Love Is a Losing Game", by Amy Winehouse. Widespread attention in the national press prompted the identification by some papers of Griffiths as the examiner responsible. Notes 1953 births 2018 deaths British literary critics Academics from Liverpool People educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys Fellows of Trinity College, Cambridge Alumni of Pembroke College, Cambridge Princeton University alumni Fellows of Christ's College, Cambridge