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3. Married Life

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Novelist Iris Murdoch's husband reflects on married life and recalls their wedding day in 1956. Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

John reflects on married life and recalls their wedding day in 1956.

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.

Abridged by Alison Joseph.

Read by Oliver Ford Davies.

Producer: Jocelyn Boxall

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1999.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 27 Mar 202503:30
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