Alan Bennett
narrates the strange story of his unusual neighbour, as heard on BBC Radio 4
An eccentric old lady moves into a quiet street in Camden Town. There she remains, installed in her van in glorious self-sufficiency until the council instructs her to move on. A kind homeowner invites her to live in his garden.
A bizarre tale in itself, but even more bizarre when writer
Alan Bennett
is the homeowner and the woman stays for fifteen years.
What kind of bond could two such different people possibly form? Both fascinating and moving,
Bennett
recounts the unlikely story of Mary Shepherd, the nomad who took a unique place in his life for well over a decade.
This edition also has an extra episode in which Bennett recounts the discovery of Miss Shepherd's brother and learns more about her secret past.
Uncle Clarence
'He is only our would-be uncle, an uncle who might have been... '
In another short story,
Uncle Clarence
,
Bennett
tells of his quest for the relation he
never knew- his mother's brother. killed in Flanders in 1917.
Written By : Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
Peformed By : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Type : Comedy Modern Classics Radio Shows Humor British
Download Price : $18.49
Another four of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's favourite radio episodes, with brand new sleeve notes specially written for this edition. See full description...
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Written By : Various
Peformed By : Full Cast Performance
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 2 hours
Type : Modern Classics Humor British Radio Shows
Download Price : $18.49
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Written By : Bob Newhart
Peformed By : Bob Newhart
Published By : Hachette Audio
Duration : 3 hours
Type : Biographical Modern Classics TV & Film
Download Price : $24.98 $17.49
"Every comedian I know, including myself, whether they will admit it or not, secretly wishes they were as good as Bob Newhart. " —Jerry Seinfeld See full description...
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Written By : Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Peformed By : Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes
Type : Humor TV & Film Modern Classics
Download Price : $13.49
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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