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1. Swimming

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Recalling her love of swimming, the husband of novelist Iris Murdoch tells his wife's story. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

John Bayley tells the story of how his novelist wife, Iris Murdoch, progressively developed Alzheimer's disease.

Acclaimed memoir offering a glimpse into her world begins with her love of swimming.

Abridged in five parts by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.

15 minutes

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Tue 25 Mar 202503:30
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