The novel is considered a brilliant performance.

Its landscape and numerous historical sites have inspired many great works of ancient writers and calligraphers.

Using state-of-the art technology Dr Fung has taken scans of his patient's body parts and turned them into masterpieces.

Aside from sources on the Internet I also used the excellent book History' s Forgotten Milestones (Kindle edition), by Joseph Cummins, in researching the historical figures for this list.

Before heading in to see his new film Ghost Town this week, I was aware of his role with The Office, and his other TV show Extras, both of which had found success.