Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

4: January - March 1996

Episode 4 of 5

The acclaimed actor recalls a forgotten favour turning up on screen - and memories of influential film-maker David Lean.

A forgotten favour turns up on the big screen ten years on - and frank memories of influential film-maker David Lean.

Acclaimed actor Sir Alec Guinness continues reading his own "diary of a retiring actor".

Covering a period of 18 months, 1996 is underway.

Abridged by Neville Teller.

Producer: Martin Jenkins

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1996.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 1 Aug 202503:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

3: October 1995 - January 1996

Next

5: March - May 1996

See all episodes from My Name Escapes Me by Sir Alec Guinness

Broadcasts

  • Thu 8 Nov 200713:45
    BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 16 Oct 200813:15
    BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 1 Apr 201014:45
    BBC Radio 7
  • Thu 15 Sep 201114:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 17 Oct 201314:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 31 Jul 202508:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 31 Jul 202513:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 31 Jul 202519:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 1 Aug 202503:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra