Alan Bennett's Talking Heads

Episode eight: Bed Among The Lentils. Susan (Lesley Manville) is not cut out to be the vicar’s wife.

When she meets Mr. Ramesh in his shop, she discovers what else life can offer. But the communion wine’s gone missing, and she becomes a reformed character.

Widely celebrated as Alan Bennett’s masterpieces, his multi-award-winning Talking Heads return to BBC One. Filmed during lockdown under social distancing guidelines, a new generation of Britain’s finest actors star in 10 of Bennett’s classic scripts alongside two brand new Talking Heads penned by the acclaimed writer last year.

Talking Heads is a London Theatre Company production for BBC One. All 12 Talking Heads will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer from the evening of Tuesday 23 June.

Pictured: Susan (Lesley Manville)

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