The first collection of six individual portraits from the master of the monologue.
Performed by the author and five of Britain's leading actresses. Alan Bennett's tales are full of quirky, insightful detail that bring the characters vividly to life.
From Julie Walters' portrayal of an actress seeking fame to Anna Massey's alcoholic vicar's wife, these individuals are linked by their self-delusion, desperation and vulnerability.
In these compelling pieces. Bennett displays the wry observation, knowing irony and tender understatement drat have ensured his rightful place at the forefront of contemporary writing.
A Chip in the Sugar with Alan Bennett
A Lady of Letters with Patricia Routledge
Bed Among the Lentils with Anna Massey
Soldiering On with Stephanie Cote
Her Big Chance with Julie Walters
A Cream Cracker Under the Settee with Thora Hird
Author : Alan Bennett
Narrated By : Alan Bennett
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
8 hours 40 minutes
Categories : General Comedy
Our Price : $34.25
Alan Bennett, master storyteller, reads four of his highly-acclaimed stories More...
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Author : P.J. O'Rourke
Narrated By : Dick Hill
Published By : Brilliance Audio Inc
9 hours 26 minutes
Categories : Comedy Fiction
Our Price : $24.95
The most dangerous (usually to himself) humorist in America is back - back in the living room. And he's not taking any prisoners. Although he might take naps. More...
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Author : Jeanne Ray
Narrated By : Jeanne Ray
Published By : Brilliance Audio Inc
7 hours 19 minutes
Categories : General Comedy
Our Price : $24.95
Pull up a chair and eat cake! More...
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Author : Carole Hayman & Lou Wakefield
Narrated By : Prunella Scales & Patricia Routledge
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
1 hour 10 minutes
Categories : Humor Radio Shows Comedy
Our Price : $13.49
Sparring Bosum Pals, Prunella Scales and Patricia Routledge, Return in a Festive Instalment of BBC Radio 4's Hit Comedy Serial. More...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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