4. 1945 to 1948: Poetry, prose and religion

Catholicism and the Church of England, Evelyn Waugh and Nancy Mitford - more musings from the poet.

A selection from the first volume of John Betjeman's letters.

From lively university days, an initial shaky start to his career, to love, literature, architecture, religion and the war.

Written between 1945 to 1948 - poetry, prose and religion.

Read by Michael Williams.

Abridged by Andrew Simpson.

Producer Marion Nancarrow.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1995.