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Alan Bennett

Audiobook
The eighties were a busy time for Alan Bennett, playwright, actor and now diarist. But this is not just a diary for theatre lovers, although his insider's ear on the arts world is well-attuned and unmissable. Bennett's life is broader. His accounts of theatre troubles and even more troublesome critics are combined with his memories of a writer's tour of Russia, life in New York and Camden, filming in Egypt and tales of a Yorkshire village. He also covers the big events of his time: the Falklands War, Mrs Thatcher and the assassination of John Lennon. Taken from Alan Bennett's bestselling book, Writing Home, this keenly viewed history of the decade confirms Bennett as one of life's great observers – clear-eyed, compassionate and funny.

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Publisher: BBC Audio Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781408440100
  • File size: 57437 KB
  • Release date: September 25, 2009
  • Duration: 01:59:39

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781408440100
  • File size: 57507 KB
  • Release date: September 25, 2009
  • Duration: 01:59:39
  • Number of parts: 2

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MP3 audiobook

Languages

English

The eighties were a busy time for Alan Bennett, playwright, actor and now diarist. But this is not just a diary for theatre lovers, although his insider's ear on the arts world is well-attuned and unmissable. Bennett's life is broader. His accounts of theatre troubles and even more troublesome critics are combined with his memories of a writer's tour of Russia, life in New York and Camden, filming in Egypt and tales of a Yorkshire village. He also covers the big events of his time: the Falklands War, Mrs Thatcher and the assassination of John Lennon. Taken from Alan Bennett's bestselling book, Writing Home, this keenly viewed history of the decade confirms Bennett as one of life's great observers – clear-eyed, compassionate and funny.

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  • Details

    Publisher:
    BBC Audio
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408440100
    File size: 57437 KB
    Release date: September 25, 2009
    Duration: 01:59:39

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781408440100
    File size: 57507 KB
    Release date: September 25, 2009
    Duration: 01:59:39
    Number of parts: 2

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English