4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
Laurie Lee's writings bringing to life landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi.
**** This series was suggested by Maxine Horton as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Christmas ****
Derek Jacobi reads from a collection of Laurie Lee's writings.
These include newly discovered pieces by his daughter Jessy Lee, which return to the landscape and traditions of his rural home in Slad as well as a changing London in the last century.
Laurie Lee's ever-popular classic memoir Cider with Rosie launched his writing career in the late 1950s.
Abridged and produced by Karen Rose.
A Sweet Talk production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Derek Jacobi |
| Author | Laurie Lee |
| Abridger | Karen Rose |
| Producer | Karen Rose |
Broadcasts
Thu 21 Dec 201709:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Fri 22 Dec 201700:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 17 Dec 202014:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 18 Dec 202002:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Day 202508:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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