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Waiting for the Telegram

Talking HeadsSeries 2
Episode 6 of 6

Drama monologue written by Alan Bennett, starring Dame Thora Hird. Violet's long life includes two telegrams, both from the monarch. Awaiting the second, she remembers the first.

45 minutes

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Thu 9 May 202423:30
BBC Four

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Credits

VioletThora Hird
DirectorStuart Burge
ProducerMark Shivas

Broadcasts

  • Wed 11 Nov 199821:50
    BBC Two England
  • Sat 5 Dec 200921:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sun 13 Nov 202221:25
    BBC Four
  • Thu 9 May 202423:30
    BBC Four

Alan Bennett at 80: Bennett Meets Hytner

Alan Bennett at 80: Bennett Meets Hytner

Sir Nicholas Hytner interviews playwright Alan Bennett on the eve of his 80th birthday.