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2009
Episode 5 of 10
Alan Bennett’s diaries. The writer gifts works to the Bodleian Library and hunts for a sound effect for WH Auden breaking wind.
Looking back to 2009 - Alan presents writings to the Bodleian Library and describes the long process of finding a sound effect for WH Auden breaking wind.
More unique observations, recollections and reminiscences as author, playwright and author Alan Bennett reads extracts from the third collection of his diaries.
Covering the years 2005 to 2014, it proved to be a packed decade.
Abridged and produced by Gordon House.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2016.
Last on
Sat 28 Aug 202102:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Alan Bennett |
| Author | Alan Bennett |
| Abridger | Gordon House |
| Producer | Gordon House |
Broadcasts
Fri 28 Oct 201609:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Sat 29 Oct 201600:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 27 Aug 202114:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 28 Aug 202102:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
