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3: October 1995 - January 1996
Episode 3 of 5
The acclaimed actor recalls dark days of misfortune for his wife and son, plus memories of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
Recollections of dark days of misfortune for his wife and son.
Plus tales of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor - and the Old Vic Theatre in London.
Acclaimed actor Sir Alec Guinness continues reading his own "diary of a retiring actor".
Covering a period of 18 months, it's now the autumn of 1995.
Abridged by Neville Teller.
Producer: Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1996.
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