'I tend to think of myself as a man of few words, but looking at this collection it seems to have been gab gab gab for the last thirty years.'
Admittedly not all the words are his own - but even the work of other writers can be transformed by Alan Bennett.
This unique anthology of Bennett's BBC radio and television work features extracts from his diaries and readings, as well as tributes to friends Russell Harty and Peter Cook.
He recollects his early memories of Leeds, reads his favourite children's stories (most of which he only discovered as an adult) and reveals his first and only true comedy performance. He talks about the business of being a writer and muses on language, television, the theatre and his abiding interest in art and architecture.
With an introduction and specially recorded links by Alan Bennett, this collection is essential listening for fans of one of Britain's best-loved authors and story-tellers.
Written By : Various
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 1 hour
Type : Biographical Music Related Radio Shows Biographical British
Price : $7.25
A special tribute edition of Home Truths, hosted by Tom Robinson, including a visit to John Peel's family at 'Peel Acres'... See full description...
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Written By : Russell Davies
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours
Type : Comedy TV & Film British Biographical
Price : $18.49
Two tributes to one of the greatest comics of our time, presented by Denis Norden and Paul Merton See full description...
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Written By : Alan Bennett
Narrator : Alan Bennett
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours 35 minutes
Type : Autobiography Biographical Biographical
Price : $18.49
Alan Bennett's diaries from 1997-2004 are an erudite collection of witty yet poignant recollections told In his own unique voice... See full description...
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Written By : Alan Bennett
Narrator : Alan Bennett
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours 30 minutes
Type : Autobiography Biographical Biographical
Price : $18.49
Untold Stories is a poignant family memoir recalling the marriage of Alan's parents, the lives and deaths of his aunts and the uncovering of a long-held family secret, an incredible piece... See full description...
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Written By : Various
Narrator : Various
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours
Type : Biographical Humor British Radio Shows
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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