for those of you who are fans of Alan Bennett – and I’m a huge fan – listen to the Home Service this evening, where you will encounter a two part special on the great man.
19:15
Front Row
4 Oct 05
In conversation with Mark Lawson, Alan Bennett discusses his work for stage, screen and radio, and also reflects on his childhood, his family, and changes in his personal life, which he has recorded in his new book Untold Stories. [Continues at 8.00pm]. Alan Bennett talks to Mark Lawson about family secrets and being neighbours with Sven Goran Eriksson.
20:00
A War Against Prejudice
Alan Bennett, Part 2: Continuation of the special programme looking at the work of Alan Bennett.
I’ve set the EyeTV up to record it, so hopefully copies might be available (if I’ve done it right).
Excellent. It’ll be on “Listen Again” too.
One of my most treasured possessions is a signed copy of “Writing Home” – he’s got exactly the handwriting you’d expect.