A Life of Luxuries
Diana Athill looks back on the things that brought simple pleasure through the stages of her long life. Read by Stephanie Cole.
Stephanie Cole reads from Diana Athill's essay collection.
Written from the vantage point of her great age, Athill's writing is honest, cheering and thought-provoking. In "A Life of Luxuries", she looks back on the things that have brought her simple pleasure through the different stages of her long life.
Read by Stephanie Cole
Abridged and Produced by Kirsteen Cameron
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2015.
Photo credit: Mark Crick
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Stephanie Cole |
| Author | Diana Athill |
| Abridger | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
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